The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) stated it
would consolidate on the gains of its 2013 struggles in 2014. This has been contained in a statement signed by the ASUU
President, Dr. Nasir Fagge, in Abuja on January 2, 2014, Thursday
Dr. Fagge recalled that 2013 was a year of struggle to
salvage the Nigerian education system from the “jugular grip of Bretton-Woods
Institutions”.
He further noted that a significant increase in budgetary
allocation to the education sector would be pursued in 2014 to achieve UNESCO’s
26 per cent recommendation.
The ASUU President said that the Union would also follow-up
on its agreement with the Federal Government concerning the welfare of
lecturers to ensure implementation and industrial harmony.
The union also plans to convene a National Summit on
Education to unfold the problems of the sector and proffer solutions.
“There will be a
general improvement in the quality and access to education at all levels for
the Nigerian citizens.
“2014 is the year
in which, if we all do our bit as required, a foundation to genuine national
development will be laid through the production of quality manpower at all
levels for our dear country,” Dr. Fagge said.
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