The Federal Government on Tuesday reiterated its call on striking university lecturers to return to work in the interest of students and prevent further damage to the education system.

The Minister of Information, Labaran Maku, made the call during the Ministry’s monthly press briefing in Abuja.

He claimed that government had conceded to most of the demands made by the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) and wondered why the union would not budge in the interest of the nation.

He said government’s commitment to resolve the crisis was further demonstrated by its representation by Vice President Namadi Sambo in the dialogue.

Mr. Maku explained that the strike was not for salaries but for allowances, as salaries had been increased.

According to the minister, “salaries have been increased by 54.3% which is half of our monthly income but they still insist on their 100 billon allowance.

“Government offered N30 billion but after a meeting with the vice president, government promised another N10 billion, making it N40 billion.
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