October 29, (THEWILL) — The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has appealed to the former Governor of Sokoto State, Senator Aliyu Wamakko, to intervene in its lingering dispute with the Federal Government.
This was disclosed in a Facebook post by the Senator’s media team, stating that the delegation to Wamakko in his Asokoro residence, Abuja, was led by the union’s National Vice President, Professor Chris Piwuna.
At the meeting, Piwuna urged the former governor to use his experience, credibility, and influence to help restore constructive dialogue between the union and the government.
He emphasised that its appeal was not politically motivated but borne out of the desire to find a lasting solution to the issues that have repeatedly disrupted academic activities across the country.
Professor Piwuna, however, noted that the continuous breakdown in communication between the two parties has affected the nation’s education sector, with students and parents bearing the greatest burden.
“We are confident that Senator Wamakko’s intervention can bridge the existing gap between the Federal Government and ASUU. Our goal is to ensure stability in the university system and to prevent future disruptions that have so far hindered academic progress.”
He outlined key expectations from the senator’s involvement, including facilitating discussions between ASUU leadership and the Federal Government, urging both parties to recommit to the implementation of past agreements, and developing a structured framework for continuous engagement to avert future crises.
The Union leader also urged the lawmaker to work with relevant Senate committees and the Ministry of Education to ensure accountability in policy execution and funding commitments.
Responding to the appeal, Senator Wamakko, a former governor of Sokoto State and current lawmaker representing Sokoto North Senatorial District, assured the delegation of his commitment to restoring normalcy in the education sector.
He described the persistent disputes as detrimental to national development and promised to deploy his legislative experience and political goodwill toward achieving a sustainable resolution.
“I will do everything within my capacity to see that peace returns between ASUU and the Federal Government.
“Our children deserve uninterrupted learning, and the country must not continue to suffer the consequences of avoidable crises in our universities”, Wamakko stated.
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