The supervisory minister of education, Nyesom Wike, has called the new demands tabled by ASUU "outrageous". The demands which was communicated in a letter to a president, Goodluck Jonathan, includes:
1. Renegotiation and reconsiderations of the 2009 agreement will not affect the agreement substantially.
2. Payment of salaries and allowance arrears to members without victimisation.
3. A written commitment signed by the president stating that ASUU would receive N225 billion annually. The commitment is to be witnessed by Nigeria Labour congress president and Attorney General, Mohamed Bello Adoke.
After receiving the letter in Abuja, Wike said, "I will have to see Mr. President to see how the government can go about this development which is not favourable. It is outrageous. ASUU is now making fresh demands and this will definitely need further discussion".
A source in the presidency speaking on the agreement said "the government is also weighing options on the demands of ASUU especially the aspects relating to financial commitment.
"You know what yje government spends has to depend on what it earns. If there is a binding financial commitment and there is global recession in the oil industry, will the government now look for money at all cost?"
An ASUU source said students may not resume till next year.
"ASUU will not chicken out of its fight. The death of Iyayi has further deepen our resolve to ensure that government implements the 2009 agreement. This fight is for the university community and not for ASUU. Many people are insinuating that we are fighting for the 2009 to be implemented to favour ASUU. They can say whatever they like that will not deter us".
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