*Shows proof of lodgment of N200bn University fund

THE Federal Government , Tuesday, said it
was withdrawing the ultimatum given to striking
university lecturers to resume or be sacked following
appeals from well-meaning Nigerians and substantial
compliance with the directive by some members of
the Academic Staff Union of Universities. According to the Federal Government, the Central
Bank of Nigeria, CBN has confirmed that a sum of two
hundred billion Naira agreed with ASUU at a meeting
with President Goodluck Jonathan on the 5th of
November ,2013 has been fully paid into a
Revitalization of Universities Infrastructure Account. Addressing Journalists, the Senior Special Assistant
(SSA) to the President on Public Affairs, Dr. Doyin
Okupe who showed to newsmen the CBN letter which
was signed by the Deputy Governor of the Central
Bank of Nigeria, Mr Tunde Lemo and addressed to the
Accountant General of the Federation, confirmed that the total sum of two hundred billion Naira was the
balance in the account as required. Okupe who noted that what the federal government
was interested in was how to resolve the six month
old crisis in a peaceful manner for the overall interest
of all concerned, said, “right now, the issue of
ultimatum is not a matter for discussion anymore.
There has been substantial compliance nationwide. If I say you must return to work on the 9th and 70% of
the people that I am talking to have returned to work,
that is substantial compliance.

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Kinda confused.It was previously announced that CBN refuted the claim that 200b was paid into their account or was it just confirmed?

okupe doing the dirty work as usual.
They should conclude sharpaly with ASUU so dat dis strike wont enter phase 2 wia ASUU will b demanding for d 200B of dis year and d 220B of 2014...

Yemlizzy: Kinda confused.It was previously announced that CBN refuted the claim that 200b was paid into their account or was it just confirmed?

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has confirmed that a
sum of N200 billion agreed with the Academic Staff
Union of Universities at a meeting with President
Goodluck Jonathan on November 5 has been fully paid
into a Revitalization of Universities Infrastructure
Account. The Senior Special Assistant to the President on Public
Affairs, Dr. Doyin Okupe, disclosed this today in Abuja,
where he made the CBN letter available to newsmen. Okupe did not, however, address the question of the
signed statement being demanded by ASUU outlining
the terms of their agreement. A part of the stalemate
is that in the past, the government has failed to
implement agreements reached with the union, a
mistake ASUU seems unwilling to repeat. In the letter signed by the Deputy Governor of the
Central Bank of Nigeria, Mr. Tunde Lemo, and
addressed to the Accountant General of the
Federation, the apex bank confirmed that the total
sum of N200 billion is the balance in the account, as
required. The Letter titled CONFIRMATION OF THE EXECUTION OF
YOUR MANDATE FOR THE CREDIT OF ACCOUNT ON
REVITALISATION OF UNIVERSITIES INFRASTRUCTURE
ACCOUNT indicates that the sum was paid in three
tranches of 129,300,000,000,000k;
20,700,000,000,00k and 50,000,000,000,00k. While reiterating that the President is fully committed
to the implementation of agreements reached with
ASUU, Okupe said a Needs Assessment
Implementation Committee which has representatives
of ASUU on board will be inaugurated tomorrow in
order to fast track the utilization of the released funds and tackle infrastructure deficiency in the university
system. According to the presidential aide, the government
has received several representations from eminent
Nigerians and stakeholders on the need to temper
justice with mercy regarding the ultimatum issued to
the striking lecturers to resume work or face stiff
sanctions. “Government appreciates the fact that a number of
universities have either resumed academic activities
or announced resumption dates in line with the
directives earlier issued by the Committee of Pro
Chancellors,”Okupe said. “We appreciate the fact
that many chapters of ASUU have resumed work and many more will follow suit shortly.” He said the government was desirous of normalcy in
the educational sector in view of the importance of
the sector to the society, adding that with the
evidence of the availability of the N200m for
immediate disbursement to the universities, it was
expected that ASUU would call off the strike. “This is the only honourable path for our
distinguished academics in the present instance,” he
threatened. He added that the government does not intend to
victimize anyone who participates in a legitimate
strike action in view of the fact that Nigeria is a
signatory to the International Labour Organisation
convention which guarantees workers’ right to
strikes convened in line with due processes. A commentator who read Okupe’s statement today
said it was unlikely that the threat implied by the
Special Adviser was lost on members of ASUU, as it is
the government which has extensive credibility
problems, not the union, and lacks the right to speak
about honour...sahara reporters

Why are these people discombobulated?? First, Wike issued an ultimatum which was supposed to end on the 4th, but GEJ later denied the ultimatum! After that, they said the ultimatum would end today, but now they've withdrawn the ultimatum.

So, what would they do tothe institutions that pulled out of the strike, as a result of fear?? Would they join them back in strike, since they were not sacked?? I no understand dem again ooo!!!

THE G.E.J. LED GOVERNMENT IS SO CONFUSED. HE AND HIS MINISTERS ARE ALL BUNCH OF CROOKS. ARRANT NONSENSE!!!

THE G.E.J. LED GOVERNMENT IS SO CONFUSED. HE AND HIS MINISTERS ARE ALL BUNCH OF CROOKS. ARRANT NONSENSE!!!

confusionist government indeed................................................................ds our FG are comedian from A-Z.

matzoro:

THE Federal Government , Tuesday, said it
was withdrawing the ultimatum given to striking
university lecturers to resume or be sacked following
appeals from well-meaning Nigerians

who are d ghost well meaning Nigerians ? ds strike just show us that the only way govt can yield to our cry is by embarking on indefinite strike. Congratulation to ASUU for a job weldone

Spineless twerps! Where are those fools that said the lecturers are gonna be sacked. If this govt is worth it's salt, it should even try sacking the 30% they are now claiming abstained from work. All they do is bluff and huff.

juju2008: THE G.E.J. LED GOVERNMENT IS SO CONFUSED. HE AND HIS MINISTERS ARE ALL BUNCH OF CROOKS. ARRANT NONSENSE!!!

shut the fvck up,only a confused citizen sees a confused leader,common rather than praying this should end,you're opening your mouth to spit trash,can you rule?do you have the means to rule?have you faithfully ruled your personal life? ask yourself those questions huh
*lets watch how this stage plays itself *

matzoro:

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has confirmed that a
sum of N200 billion agreed with the Academic Staff
Union of Universities at a meeting with President
Goodluck Jonathan on November 5 has been fully paid
into a Revitalization of Universities Infrastructure
Account. The Senior Special Assistant to the President on Public
Affairs, Dr. Doyin Okupe, disclosed this today in Abuja,
where he made the CBN letter available to newsmen. Okupe did not, however, address the question of the
signed statement being demanded by ASUU outlining
the terms of their agreement. A part of the stalemate
is that in the past, the government has failed to
implement agreements reached with the union, a
mistake ASUU seems unwilling to repeat. In the letter signed by the Deputy Governor of the
Central Bank of Nigeria, Mr. Tunde Lemo, and
addressed to the Accountant General of the
Federation, the apex bank confirmed that the total
sum of N200 billion is the balance in the account, as
required. The Letter titled CONFIRMATION OF THE EXECUTION OF
YOUR MANDATE FOR THE CREDIT OF ACCOUNT ON
REVITALISATION OF UNIVERSITIES INFRASTRUCTURE
ACCOUNT indicates that the sum was paid in three
tranches of 129,300,000,000,000k;
20,700,000,000,00k and 50,000,000,000,00k. While reiterating that the President is fully committed
to the implementation of agreements reached with
ASUU, Okupe said a Needs Assessment
Implementation Committee which has representatives
of ASUU on board will be inaugurated tomorrow in
order to fast track the utilization of the released funds and tackle infrastructure deficiency in the university
system. According to the presidential aide, the government
has received several representations from eminent
Nigerians and stakeholders on the need to temper
justice with mercy regarding the ultimatum issued to
the striking lecturers to resume work or face stiff
sanctions. “Government appreciates the fact that a number of
universities have either resumed academic activities
or announced resumption dates in line with the
directives earlier issued by the Committee of Pro
Chancellors,”Okupe said. “We appreciate the fact
that many chapters of ASUU have resumed work and many more will follow suit shortly.” He said the government was desirous of normalcy in
the educational sector in view of the importance of
the sector to the society, adding that with the
evidence of the availability of the N200m for
immediate disbursement to the universities, it was
expected that ASUU would call off the strike. “This is the only honourable path for our
distinguished academics in the present instance,” he
threatened. He added that the government does not intend to
victimize anyone who participates in a legitimate
strike action in view of the fact that Nigeria is a
signatory to the International Labour Organisation
convention which guarantees workers’ right to
strikes convened in line with due processes. A commentator who read Okupe’s statement today
said it was unlikely that the threat implied by the
Special Adviser was lost on members of ASUU, as it is
the government which has extensive credibility
problems, not the union, and lacks the right to speak
about honour...sahara reporters

Thanks for the enlightenment!