The Presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, Alhaji Atiku Abubakar has condemned the ongoing industrial action by members of Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), blaming the situation on the Federal Government.
In a statement issued by Kola Ologbondiyan, on Monday in Abuja, Atiku expressed his worry about the “deadlock between the Federal Government and ASUU, which is altering the future of our youths and putting families under undue pressure.”
He added that if he becomes President in 2019, he would enhances the welfare packages of ASUU, ensure better teaching and learning environment and facilitate a strong synergy between the union and the government towards a harmonious working environment.
“Knowing the importance of education and youth development to national cohesion, stability, development and economic prosperity, Atiku Abubakar has already articulated a clear and practical roadmap towards resolving all issues hampering education in Nigeria in his policy document, which embodies the aspiration and wishes of all Nigerians in their overall productive ventures.
“Our candidate has made ample provisions for enhanced welfare packages, research grants, better teaching and learning environment as well as a strong synergy between the union and government towards a harmonious working environment.
“We, therefore, urge Nigerians not to despair but to continue to rally behind Atiku Abubakar in the all-important mission of rescuing our nation from the misrule of the President Muhammadu Buhari-led All Progressives Congress (APC) administration, which has shown gross incompetence and insensitivity to the plight of Nigerians.”
