The Federal Minister of Information, Labran Maku has said that it would be impossible for the Federal Government to meet the demands of the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) as the government had obligations to other sectors of the economy.
He also disclosed that the Federal Government had reviewed the salary of lecturers up by 54.3%, yet the lecturers were demanding another N100 billion in allowances.
According to the minister, “Salaries have been increased by 54.3 per cent which is half of our monthly income but they still insist on their N100 billon allowance.
“Government offered N30 billion but after a meeting with the Vice President, government promised another N10 billion, making it N40 billion.
“Government has also promised N100 billion from Education Trust Fund and the N40 billon allowance has already been paid in many universities, yet they are still under lock and key,” he added.
“No nation can move forward if we all expect government to give 100 per cent time and effort to our problems. We run an economy that needs attention in all phases,” the minister said.