Mr Ubi said ASUU rejected the 35 per cent salary increase offered by the federal government because it deviated from the recommendations of the Briggs-led committee.
ASUU has warned that it will resume its nationwide strike if an agreement is not reached with President Bola Tinubu’s government.
The ASUU coordinator expressed concern over the federal government’s inconsistent policies on the establishment of universities.
ASUU had warned that the government’s slow pace in addressing the matter could have “grievous consequences” for the nation’s education sector.
Mr Alausa commended Mr Tinubu for his unwavering dedication to the education sector.
ASUU said no going back on two-week warning strike.
The ASUU chairman said that the union was fighting for its rights, having tried enough to dialogue with the government.
On Sunday, university teachers declared a two-week warning strike.
Mr Piwuna explained that rivalry among the unions would not benefit the university system.
He said the ultimatum was due to continued neglect of the education sector and lecturers’ welfare by both federal and state governments.
