Juliet Jacob 
ABUJA, Nigeria – The Federal Government and the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) reach a renegotiated agreement, raising expectations of stability across Nigeria’s long-troubled public university system.
Education Minister Dr Tunji Alausa unveils the agreement on Wednesday in Abuja, describing it as a decisive step toward restoring trust, ending recurrent strikes and ensuring uninterrupted academic calendars.
“This agreement reflects our resolve to deliver accessible, quality education without disruption,” Alausa says. “It marks a turning point for Nigeria’s higher education system.”
Government officials say the deal aligns with President Bola Tinubu’s broader education reform agenda, aimed at rebuilding confidence between lecturers and the state after years of industrial unrest.
ASUU representatives cautiously welcome the agreement, noting that consistent implementation will determine its success. The union says the renegotiated terms address longstanding concerns around funding, staff welfare, and decaying academic infrastructure.
Years of strikes have repeatedly shut down public universities, forcing students to lose academic sessions and undermining Nigeria’s global education competitiveness.
While the government has yet to release a detailed implementation timeline, officials insist that mechanisms are being put in place to ensure compliance and sustainability.
Education analysts say the agreement, if honoured, could stabilise university calendars and improve learning outcomes nationwide.
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