After plenty “gbas gbos” wey don last for years, Federal Government of Nigeria and ASUU don finally agree say dem go sign new agreement on Wednesday, January 14. The signing go happen for Abuja by 11:00 a.m., and na official matter — no be rumor from WhatsApp group.
Federal Ministry of Education drop official circular come invite vice-chancellors and registrars of all federal universities make dem witness the historic handshake. According to the ministry, this signing na big step to end the long quarrel wey don turn Nigerian universities to strike rehearsal centers.
People wey dey education sector dey look this agreement like fresh rain after long dry season. If everything go as planned, lecturers and students fit finally enjoy small peace without hearing “ASUU don down tools” every academic year.
40% Salary Increase & Better Funding No Be Beans
One of the sweetest parts of the agreement na the 40% salary increase for university lecturers. After years of complaining say dem dey suffer, FG don finally agree add better money join their pay. ASUU members dey smile already, calculator don come out for many offices.
No be only salary matter FG touch. The agreement still introduce new funding model for universities. This one go cover research work, laboratories, libraries, modern equipment, and staff training — no more managing microscope from 1999.
The goal be say Nigerian universities go fit compete better globally, and students go benefit from improved teaching quality. As dem talk am, education no be cheap, but ignorance cost pass.
End of 16 Years Gbas Gbos For ASUU, Renewed Hope Don Enter Campus
This agreement follow the renegotiation of the 2009 FGN–ASUU agreement wey finally conclude for December 2025. Na over 16 years of back-and-forth talks, strikes, suspended semesters, and frustrated parents and students.
The final agreement wey both sides reach on December 23, 2025, go take effect from January 1, 2026, with full review after three years. Part of the plan include setting up National Research Council wey go collect at least 1% of Nigeria GDP for research funding — serious commitment this time.
According to Ministry of Education, the deal align with President Renewed Hope Agenda, especially for education sector. For now, Nigerians dey hope say this one no go be another “agreement wey go sleep for cupboard,” but real solution wey go keep campuses open and calendar stable.
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