After 8-weeks of an indefinite strike by Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), the Federal Government of Nigeria has reached an agreement with the member of the union, according to a statement made by Minister of Labour and Employment, Chris Ngige, while speaking with journalists on Monday.
Minister of Labour and Employment, Chris Ngige, said the majority of their demands have been met including the release of N15.4 billion for payment of salary shortfalls.
According to him, the Federal Government is also in the process of releasing another N20 billion for payment of earned allowances for university lecturers.