The Nigerian government has said the current ASUU strike will not hamper the scheduled reopening of universities.
Minister of State for Education, Chukwuemeka Nwjiuba, made the statement on Thursday, August 14, Why ASUU strike cannot stop reopening of universities stating that government is hoping to resolve the ongoing ASUU strike soon.
The minister of education also said the COVID-19 task force will inform Nigerians when universities are safe to reopen.
The federal government has said it is making efforts to resolve the ongoing strike by the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU).
He expressed optimism that there would be compromise before the resumption of universities.