The House of Representatives says it will wade into the ongoing industrial dispute between the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) and the Federal Government, following a nationwide warning strike declared by the union.
This decision came on Tuesday after a motion of urgent public importance was raised by Hon. Sesi Winghan, who represents Badagry Federal Constituency under the All Progressives Congress (APC).
Hon. Winghan expressed concern over the impact of the strike on students and the academic calendar, urging the Federal Government to honour its previous agreements with the union.
“The House leadership will engage both parties to find a lasting solution to the lingering issues affecting our public university system,” the lawmaker said.
ASUU had, on Monday, embarked on a two-week warning strike after the expiration of a 14-day ultimatum issued to the Federal Government to address its unmet demands.
This marks the union’s first nationwide industrial action in almost three years.
