ASUU Strike: All Contending Issues With ASUU Resolved- Wike.

The Supervising Minister of Education, Nyesom Wike has disclosed that
all contending issues between the Academic Staff Union of Universities
and the Federal Government have been resolved.
He made the disclosure in a statement following his meeting with the
leadership of the union on Wednesday.
He also lauded the patriotism and strong will demonstrated by members
of the union to uplift the standard of education in the country.
The minister, who had earlier threaten members of the union with sack
following their refusal to call off the over five months old strike in
the country's universities, stressed that ASUU want the best for the
country.
According to him, "I am very pleased to announce that all contending
issues between ASUU and the Federal Government have been resolved to
the satisfaction of the parties. Let me emphasize that we recognize
and appreciate ASUU's patriotic role and commitment towards ensuring
that our Universities are well-funded, resourced and run like their
counterpart in other parts of the world. Thus, we are all partners in
progress and there is no victor; no vanquished in the struggle of
this nature for as long as our goals remain noble, not actuated by
parochial interests, and targeted at moving our nation forward".
He also assured that the Jonathan's administration is serious about
revitalizing all universities and will continue to fund them as a
matter of priority.