Negative consequences of ASUU lingering strike worry Reps, to meet ASUU

Abiodun OBA
Worried by the negative consequences of the prolonged strike by Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), on the quality of education and the future of the teeming youths, members of the House of Representatives are to meet with Union and other stakeholders.
In a statement issued by Mr Yahaya Danzaria, the Clerk of the House of Representatives, on Monday in Abuja, the meeting is scheduled to take place on Tuesday at the National Assembly, in the House of Representatives wing, without prejudice to the fact that the matter was already in the Industrial Court.
According to him, the House of Representatives is deeply concerned about the renewed strike, which seems to have defied all efforts made to find a solution.
Danzaria added that the House was concerned that there had been no agreements reached between the Federal Government and the striking university lecturers.
He noted that youths had been kept at home for the past six months despite the intervention of the House and several well-meaning Nigerians who worked overtime to see that the matter was resolved.
“In light of the foregoing, the House hereby requests another opportunity to come together with stakeholders and leadership of ASUU to seek an amicable resolution.”