Negotiation between the Federal Government and Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) over the ongoing strike in universities will resume after Eid-el-Kabir break.
This was made known by the Minister of Labour and Employment, Chris Ngige.
According to him, the planned meeting was at the instance of ASUU.
In a statement by Deputy Director (Press), Ministry of Labour and Employment, Mr. Samuel Olowookere, the minister said it was untrue that there was no certainty over the talks between the two parties.
The statement reads in part: “Engagement of the striking ASUU members is still being handled by Ministers of Labour and Employment and the Ministers of Education.
“Issues of strike by an employee are a labour matter. The Minister of Labour and Employment is, therefore, synergising with his the Ministry of Education to resolve the dispute.
“This is normal procedure in government where ministers brief and report to the president or vice-president to streamline efforts and gains in a given assignment.’’
