THE Academic Staff Union of Universities, (ASUU), has suspended strike for two weeks.

Announcing the suspension at a news conference at the Imo State University (now Evan Enwerem University, Owerri), the Presideent of ASUU Prof. Ukachukwu Awuzie noted that they took the decision in compliance with the agreement reached in order to move the educational sector forward, hoping that the Federal Government would dialogue with the body conclusively in favor of the growth of the sub-sector.

The suspension, he said, took effect from yesterday.

Awuzie, a teacher at the Imo State university, Owerri, said: “In reference to Mr. President’s intervention, the strike is hereby suspended for two weeks with effect from Friday, 9, October, to enable a cordial atmosphere for the peaceful conclusion to ensue. The union expects that this gesture would accelerate the returning of the Nigerian university system to normal activities and calendar.”

Awuzie regretted that those universities that could not identify with the union did what they wished, adding that the union was working in consonance with other stakeholders to uplift the academic system.

He urged Nigerians and all stakeholders to understand the stand of ASUU to uplift the growth of education in line with global requirements.