"ASUU Declares Frustration Over Lack of Actions by Federal Government"

The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) is waiting with bated breath for a long-awaited counteroffer from the Federal Government, following the announcement made by the Minister of Education, Prof. Tunji Alausa.

Prof. Alausa revealed that a high-level technical team, led by the Permanent Secretary of the ministry, Abel Enitan, has been set up to clean up the proposal. The team's primary responsibility is to ensure that the proposal is presented in a clear and understandable format.

The proposal is expected to address the issues affecting lecturers as per ASUU's demands, which have been ongoing since the 2009 agreement. This agreement, last signed between ASUU and the Federal Government, serves as the benchmark for lecturers' welfare.

ASUU's National President, Prof. Chris Piwuna, expressed his frustration with the Federal Government's continued inaction on these issues. In an interview with Sunday Punch, he stated that ASUU's members are tired of empty promises and no action. He added that the government must move beyond "mere words" and take tangible steps towards resolving the issues at hand.

Prof. Piwuna also expressed hope that the government's proposal would be tangible and workable. He stated that ASUU's patience has been stretched, and it's time for the government to deliver on its promises.

The technical committee's proposal is awaited by ASUU for consideration. If accepted, it could mark a significant step towards resolving the long-standing issues affecting lecturers in Nigeria's universities.

The Federal Government is aiming to present this concrete counteroffer to the long-delayed 2009 agreement to ASUU. The details of when this proposal will be presented are yet to be disclosed.

In the meantime, ASUU continues to demand a review of the 2009 agreement, a demand that has gone unanswered for over a decade. The hope is that this new proposal will address these demands and bring about a much-needed resolution.

As the situation unfolds, it is clear that the education sector in Nigeria is at a critical juncture. The success or failure of the proposed counteroffer could have far-reaching implications for the future of education in the country.