The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) says the lingering strike might be called off soon as the body nears agreement with the Federal Government.
This is as the Union scheduled a meeting with the Federal Government representatives on Tuesday over its prolonged strike.
President of ASUU, Professor Emmanuel Osodeke, who disclosed this on Monday while speaking on a Television programme, said the meeting was to discuss one of seven issues ASUU is protesting over.
“That’s the issue of renegotiation,” Osodeke said.
“The renegotiation of the 2009 agreement.
“It’s not just about wages. It has to do with the system, funding, the structure, the autonomy and other issues and how to fund universities.
“The government has reduced it to just salaries alone. But if they had looked at the whole agreement and implemented it, we would not be talking about funding.”
He added that “The issue of IPPIS and UTAS has been put to rest. If the government agrees with us tomorrow, everything will be resolved,” he said.
“The issues of IPPIS and UTAS have been put to rest as agreed with the Chief of Staff, the Utas will be implemented.”
Osodeke also suggested that if Tuesday’s meeting goes well, the strike action may be called off.
“We are willing to sign,” he added.
