ASUU STRIKE: NATIONAL PRESIDENT SPEAK ON RECEIVING N15.89BN FROM FG

The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) reported that, it has not gotten the details on the assumed payment of N15.89bn to universities by the Federal Government, more than two months from its indefinite strike.

Prof. Biodun Ogunyemi, the Asuu National Chairman disclosed this in an interview to reporters, yesterday in Lagos.

Prof.Ogunyemi while reacting to the reports, about the released N15.89bn to universities.He disclosed what the money is meant for, that the fund was for the payment of shortfall in salaries of universities.

The quote of the ASUU National President is giving below;

“Well, someone actually drew my attention to the report. I have not received any formal letter from the Federal Government conveying such information to us".

“The only information I got from the Minister of Labour this afternoon when we spoke was that they have done something concerning our demands; what they have done, I do not know".

“The other thing he told me was that there is going to be a meeting between us (ASUU) and government on Monday".

“It is only when we get to the meeting that we will be able to know what government has done and if it is okay by us, then we will convey same to our members who will now take the next line of action,” he reported.