Anxiety is building across the country as the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) gears up for a crucial meeting in Abuja today. The meeting follows a series of pre-strike notices issued to the Federal Government, highlighting the government's failure to meet previous agreements with the union.
On September 24, ASUU issued a 14-day strike ultimatum, threatening to shut down universities nationwide if their demands were not addressed. This came after an earlier 21-day notice given on August 18, where the union expressed dissatisfaction with the government's inaction.
Today’s meeting is expected to be decisive, as ASUU leaders are set to deliver a "State of the Nation" address, which will shed light on their next steps. As the clock ticks, uncertainty looms, especially among students who fear the possibility of another academic disruption.
With the fate of Nigeria’s universities hanging in the balance, the outcome of this meeting could have significant consequences for both the government and the education sector.
