Following the deadlocked meeting between members of the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) and the Federal Government to decide on the ongoing strike in universities, the Nigeria Employers’ Consultative Association (NECA) has charged the government to take responsibility for the deterioration in Nigeria’s education sector.?
?Speaking on the state of the sector, yesterday, in Lagos, NECA Director-General, Wale-Smatt Oyerinde, who urged the current administration to address the deep-rooted situations in the system, tasked the authorities with respect for agreements.?
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Reporting that it was no secret that the country is facing a financial crisis on many fronts with mounting debts, Oyerinde appealed to the feuding parties to put the national interest at the forefront as negotiations continue. He said the government must continue to demonstrate zero-tolerance for corruption and wastage in governance.?
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According to him, it is inexcusable to request ASUU demonstrate commitment to the national interest, while government officials continue to indicate recklessness in the management of scarce national resources.?
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To strengthen industrial relations in the country, the NECA boss urged ASUU and the government to ensure strict adherence to provisions of the Trade Dispute Act and relevant laws.?
