The Federal Government has reconstituted and inaugurated the Mahmud Yayale Ahmed Federal Government Tertiary Institutions Expanded Negotiation Committee to accelerate ongoing discussions with academic and non-academic unions across universities, polytechnics, and colleges of education.
The Minister of Education, Dr. Tunji Alausa, disclosed this in a statement signed by Folasade Boriowo, spokesperson of the Ministry of Education, on Tuesday morning. He said the new committee was created to harmonise all negotiation processes under a single, coordinated framework that promotes inclusiveness and institutional continuity.
Unified Platform for Sector-Wide Negotiations
According to Alausa, unlike previous fragmented discussions, the expanded committee will engage all unions collectively to reach a comprehensive and sustainable agreement that addresses sector-wide concerns.
“The membership of the committee has been carefully chosen to represent the full spectrum of the education sector, ensuring that no group is left behind,” Alausa stated.
He added that the committee has been equipped with a fully functional secretariat to enhance its efficiency and effectiveness, and announced that its inaugural meeting would hold at 2 p.m. on Tuesday, October 7.
Tinubu Gives Full Backing to Negotiation Process
Alausa emphasized that President Bola Tinubu has given the process his full political backing, directing that all negotiations be concluded swiftly, fairly, and in a spirit of mutual respect.
“President Tinubu’s mandate is that all our children must be in school. This is renewed hope in action,” the minister said, expressing appreciation to all academic and non-academic unions for their patience and commitment.
He urged unions to cooperate fully and respond promptly to the committee’s engagements to prevent further disruptions in the education sector.
ASUU Threatens Two-Week Warning Strike
The move comes amid renewed tension in the tertiary education system, as the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has warned of a two-week warning strike beginning October 13.
In a strike bulletin circulated on Monday, ASUU National President, Prof. Chris Piwuna, criticized the government’s “failure to provide any meaningful response” to the union’s demands, including the signing and implementation of the renegotiated 2009 ASUU-FGN Agreement.
The union’s planned action follows a two-week ultimatum issued last week, urging the Federal Government to address the lingering issues affecting public universities.
Background
The reconstitution of the Mahmud Yayale Ahmed Committee signals the government’s attempt to avoid another round of nationwide university closures. The committee, first established during earlier negotiation phases, is expected to consolidate dialogues with all tertiary education unions under one structure for greater coherence and accountability.
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