President Buhari Urges ASUU, others To Embrace Dialogue

President Muhammadu Buhari has appealed to the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) and other unions within and outside the university system to always give peace a chance.

He said that dialogue is always better than conflict for No one gains from crisis.

“While government alone cannot solve all challenges facing society, this administration is willing to listen to complaints and alternative points of view to managing a situation”.

The President, represented by Prof Ignatius Onimawu of the National University Commission (NUC) made the appeal at the grand finale of the 36th coronation ceremony of the University of Ilorin (UNILORIN).

He added that the nation’s universities have a role to play in the efforts at combating covid-19 in the interest of the nation and humanity.

“I expect our universities to conduct researches targeted at discovering an antidote to Covid 19. Universities are expected to focus their research attention on the challenges facing our societies and find practical solutions within the context of national development.

“I, therefore, challenge the universities to give their best in the fight against this common and unrelenting enemy of humanity. I enjoin our researchers to collaborate among themselves and look forward to bringing an effective solution to this medical challenge”.