The Federal Government has asked vice-chancellors to reopen universities and resume lectures.
The Federal Government gave the directive through the National Universities Commission (NUC) in a letter signed by Sam Onazi, director, finance and accounts of the NUC, on behalf of Abubakar Rasheed, executive secretary of the commission.
The letter was said to have been addressed to all vice-chancellors; pro-chancellors and chairmen of governing councils of federal universities.
Ensure that ASUU members immediately resume/commence lectures; Restore the daily activities and routines of the various University campuses,” the letter reportedly reads.
The industrial court had ordered the lecturers to suspend their strike.
Subsequently, ASUU filed an appeal against the judgment of the industrial court.
On September 6, the federal government met with pro-chancellors and vice-chancellors of federal universities over the lingering strike.