President Muhammadu Buhari on Monday warned the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) to end their industrial action, saying enough is enough.
“Truly, enough is enough for keeping students at home. Don’t hurt the next generation for goodness sake,” the president said in Daura while hosting nine APC governors who paid him a Sallah homage.
Buhari said his administration has understood ASUU’s their position, and negotiations should continue, with students in lecture halls
A statement by presidential spokesperson Garba Shehu on Monday said Buhari, was worried that the hiatus would have generational consequences on families, the educational system and future development of the country.
Buhari said the strike had already taken a toll on the psychology of parents, students and other stakeholders, throwing up many moral issues that already beg for attention.
He appealed on all well-meaning Nigerians, particularly those close to the leaders and members of the association, to intervene in persuading the lecturers to reconsider their position, and the ripple effect on an entire generation and the nation.
Speaking on his tenure, Buhari said, “By this time next year, I would have made the most out of the two terms, and the remaining months I will do my best,” the President noted.
He appealed to public office holders to be mindful in helping the many Nigerians that were looking for opportunities.
“If you are greedy, you won’t look around to see what is happening with those who are less endowed,’’ he said.
The President said he would retire to Daura, not Kaduna, where he had a better house.
“I wish the person who is coming after me the very best,” he said.
“I am eager to go. I can tell you it has been tough. I am grateful to God that people appreciate the personal sacrifices we have been making,” he said.
In his remarks at the meeting, the Chairman of Progressive Governors’ Forum, Abubakar Atiku Bagudu, thanked the President for his leadership roles in improving the economy of the nation and the many successes recorded at the APC.
