The Federal Government has reportedly offered a 40 per cent salary increase to members of the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), signalling a new phase in efforts to resolve the long-running dispute over lecturers’ welfare and university funding.
Sources familiar with the development told our correspondent in Abuja that the proposal was tabled ahead of ASUU’s planned return to negotiations with the government team, led by former Head of Service, Yayale Ahmed.
The union’s decision to resume talks follows a consensus reached during its National Executive Council meeting held in Abuja on Sunday. Branch leaders who participated in the closed-door session are expected to brief their members nationwide on the latest development.
Speaking after the NEC meeting, a member who requested anonymity due to restrictions on public commentary during negotiations, confirmed that discussions would continue.
“They made a proposal of a 40% salary increment. Branch leaders will go back and update members on the situation. As it stands, negotiations continue with the government next week,” the source said.
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