The Federal Government and the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) will on Wednesday formally unveil a new agreement aimed at improving the quality of university education and ensuring stability in the sector.
This was disclosed in a statement issued by the Ministry of Education on Sunday.
According to the statement, the unveiling ceremony will take place at the Tertiary Education Trust Fund, TETFund, Conference Hall in Maitama, Abuja.
The event will be presided over by the Minister of Education, Maruf Alausa, alongside the Minister of State for Education, Suwaiba Ahmad.
The development follows a recent 14-day ultimatum issued by ASUU, which was later suspended after the union and the Federal Government held overnight negotiations.
The ministry said the new agreement reflects the government’s commitment to constructive engagement with key stakeholders and to resolving industrial disputes through dialogue, mutual understanding and cooperation.
It added that the formalisation of the agreement is the outcome of years of engagement between the Federal Government and ASUU over lingering industrial issues in the university system.
The statement further noted that the agreement aligns with President Bola Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda, which recognises education as a critical driver of national development, human capital advancement and socio-economic transformation.
“This is expected to further promote industrial harmony, create a more conducive academic environment, and boost confidence among students, university staff and the general public.
“The agreement unveiling will bring together senior government officials, ASUU representatives, heads of tertiary institutions, development partners and members of the media,” the statement added.
