Nigerians React To Tinubu’s Promises

Promises made by President-elect Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu, one of which was that his administration would put an end to the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) incessant strike, has elicited mixed reactions from students. While some students doubt the promises, some hope for the best and its fulfilment. EMMANUEL OLUWADOLA (AAUA) reports.

Tinubu promised to work with youths, stressing that   he would pay undivided attention to their education.

“I will pay undivided attention to your education, four years course will be four years course, no more strike, your universities will have autonomy, no more selling of handouts, our lecturers must be authors. I know where it pains you and I believe you will see the reward of your election,” he said.

The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) last year embarked on a nationwide industrial strike that lasted for eight months resulting from the failure of the government to reach an agreement with the union.

The prolonged strike caused a drastic setback on the academic calendar of  federal and some state universities which joined in the struggle. One of the effects of the strike is the unsavoury occurrence which made a four-year programme become a six-year programme and even more.

According to a report, ASUU has spent over four years on strike since 1999 and if care is not taken it might linger for more years.