The Federal Government has formally inaugurated the Mahmud Yayale Ahmed–headed Expanded Negotiation Committee for Tertiary Institutions, designed to fast-track talks with both academic and non-academic unions across universities, polytechnics, and colleges of education in the country.
In a statement issued on Tuesday morning by the Director of Press and Public Relations at the Federal Ministry of Education, Boriowo Folasade, “Speaking at the inauguration in Abuja, the Minister of Education, Dr. Tunji Alausa, said the new committee was established to harmonize all negotiation processes under a unified and coordinated framework that ensures institutional continuity and sector-wide inclusiveness.”
He further noted that, unlike previous methods where individual unions were addressed separately, the current arrangement would bring all parties to the table for a consolidated and long-term resolution.
“The membership has been carefully selected to reflect the full spectrum of the education sector, ensuring that no group is left behind,” Dr. Alausa stated.
The Minister revealed that the committee has been equipped with a dedicated secretariat to support its operations and mentioned that the first meeting would hold at 2 p.m. on Tuesday, October 7. He encouraged all unions to show commitment and respond swiftly to the committee’s invitations.
He added that President Bola Tinubu has given his full endorsement to the process, mandating that all discussions be concluded efficiently, equitably, and in an atmosphere of mutual respect.
“President Tinubu’s message is clear, all our children must remain in school. This is the Renewed Hope Agenda in action,” Dr. Alausa said, appreciating the unions for their patience and commitment.
Also speaking, the Minister of Labour and Employment, Mohammed Maigari Dingyadi, applauded the Education Ministry for adopting a collective and consultative approach. He pointed out that genuine and enduring peace within the education sector can only be attained when every relevant stakeholder is part of the conversation.
He urged members of the committee to act as neutral facilitators, emphasizing justice and balance in all deliberations, while stressing that their early participation would aid in seamless execution of final resolutions.
Dingyadi reiterated that President Tinubu remains committed to achieving sustainable industrial harmony through constructive dialogue, engagement, and consistent communication to prevent future disruptions in the academic calendar.
Responding on behalf of the committee, Chairman Alhaji Mahmud Yayale Ahmed thanked the government for the trust placed in them and pledged that the committee would carry out its assignment with accountability, openness, and inclusiveness.
He assured that their focus would go beyond striking deals with unions, extending to practical recommendations that promote enduring stability and progress within the nation’s tertiary institutions.
The Federal Government reaffirmed its resolve to rebuild confidence and restore calm across tertiary institutions through genuine consultation and effective leadership, in alignment with the Renewed Hope Agenda of President Tinubu—an agenda where students stay in school, educators are respected, and educational institutions flourish in unity and peace.
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