The Minister of Labour and Employment, Barr. Nkeiruka
Onyejeocha, has engaged the leadership of the Academic Staff Union of
Universities, ASUU, to work out modalities for early resolution of industrial
disputes before it snowballs into major crisis.
Onyejeocha, who presided over the closed door meeting at the
Federal Ministry of Labour and Employment, urged the academic staff union to
join forces with government for the collective good of the country.
She said the Renewed Hope Agenda of the current
administration should serve as a clarion call for every sector of the country,
including education, to move on the same pace.
She harped on the need to ensure smooth academic session in Nigeria in 2024 and beyond.
According to the Minister, “Being a product of the
university system, I have a desire to shift the role of the Ministry of Labour
and Employment beyond simply mediating disputes during strikes. We should be
part of the process to ensure such actions are averted.”
Onyejeocha craved the indulgence of the leadership of the
Union led by its President, Comrade Emmanuel Osodeke, to allow the ministry to
know all the problems of the union.
She said such measures would foster mutual understanding in
forestalling industrial disputes.
“Our doors are open for dialogue and complete transparency,”
she told the ASUU delegation.
She noted that by prioritizing open communication and
proactive problem-solving, both parties can work together to ensure a smooth
academic session in 2024 and beyond, paving the way for a vibrant and
flourishing educational landscape
“I crave your indulgence to allow the ministry to know all
the issues you think we should know,” she said.
“I want us to be on the same page, from item one to the
last, for the sake of the Renewed Hope Agenda.
“Labour Ministry is not supposed to be reactive but be
proactive. We should be part of the process to make sure that every issue is
addressed.
“I am a product of the university system. We should be on
the same page because of the renewed hope agenda.”
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