I’ll honor agreements with ASUU ― President Buhari assures Nigerians

The Grand Commander of the Order of the Federal Republic (GCFR), President Muhammadu Buhari has on Tuesday assured Nigerians that the FG remains committed to honoring promises made to ASUU to prevent disruptive strikes.

He gave the reassurance at the presidential villa, Abuja while receiving members of the Nigeria Inter-Religious Council (NIREC) led by the Co-Chairs, the Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar, and the President of the Christian Association of Nigeria, Rev’d Dr Samson Olasupo Ayokunle.

Commending the leadership of NIREC for intervening in the year-long strike by ASUU and holding consultations with the parties, the President said no society which wishes itself well neglects its educational system and all its component parts.

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President Buhari urged NIREC that in its subsequent consultations with members of ASUU, it is important that they share with them that Government regards them and the service they provide to the nation very highly.

A statement issued by Femi Adesina, Special Adviser to the President (Media & Publicity), quoted him as saying: ”However, they should be cognizant of the fiscal pressures that we are currently facing. Nevertheless, we remain committed to honouring our promises.

”For their part, I would like to encourage ASUU to continue to work with us towards finding resolutions to the challenges that confront us.