@prof.femi

The govt has made some new offers; do you think its a good starting point for ASUU to call of the strike while the implementation & further talks continue?

otokx: The govt has made some new offers; do you think its a good starting point for ASUU to call of the strike while the implementation & further talks continue?

I assume you mean the report here https://www.nairaland.com/1479765/update-ongoing-ASUU-negotiations-following

Assuming we can establish its veracity, it does sound like progress is being made. As I have maintained previously, it is important for government to acknowledge the importance of sorting out tertiary education. I get that impression from the above report, and will personally have no qualms voting to suspend the strike.

* I should note clearly that taking such a stance is contingent on government *actually* being sincere and doing as it promised. If we call off now, and government once again fails to meet its obligations, I'm sure Nairalanders will come here and start abusing ASUU again...

prof.femi:


I am sounding selfish because I observed that people smarter than you (and smarter than me) have already shown us what to do to grow our nation? No, if you detect a new edginess in my voice, it is not due to selfishness, but due to incredulity and frustration at how some of you guys think.

I noted that so numerous countries have demonstrated the importance of education (and yes, in particular, *tertiary* education) and you come back with an argument about security etc. Don't you guys understand that *part* of the reasons for the insecurity is the neglect of education? Now we are paying the first installment of the price and you guys still don't get it.

Look, don't believe me, go see how the South Koreas (the most recent example) did it. Before you complain, that's also how *everyone* before them did it.

You guys need to move beyond your hatred of ASUU and get an education on what the critical issues are. Sorry if you think I sound selfish again.

Here is d thing Prof, u can choose to say anything to justify ur ASUU claims but say it to urself. because it won't change d fact that 'we can't give what we don't have'.

Abbycite:

Here is d thing Prof, u can choose to say anything to justify ur ASUU claims but say it to urself. because it won't change d fact that 'we can't give what we don't have'.

Tell me, what figures are you privy to that you can boldly make this statement?

Even if the FG comes close to implementing UNESCO's recommendation and sets aside 20% (just shy of the 26% recommendation) of the budget for education, what happens to the remaining 80%? You seem adamant on fitting every single expenditure into that relatively small amount proposed to be set aside for intervention in the Educational sector.

proffemi:


I assume you mean the report here https://www.nairaland.com/1479765/update-ongoing-ASUU-negotiations-following

Assuming we can establish its veracity, it does sound like progress is being made. As I have maintained previously, it is important for government to acknowledge the importance of sorting out tertiary education. I get that impression from the above report, and will personally have no qualms voting to suspend the strike.

* I should note clearly that taking such a stance is contingent on government *actually* being sincere and doing as it promised. If we call off now, and government once again fails to meet its obligations, I'm sure Nairalanders will come here and start abusing ASUU again...

I want to be an academic like you. How do I go about it?

preciousnobel:
I want to be an academic like you. How do I go about it?

Hello, preciousnobel. I'll send you a PM so you can get in touch by email.

proffemi:


Hello, preciousnobel. I'll send you a PM so you can get in touch by email.

Ok, thanks.