Gombe State University Strike: Students Call for Resolution Ahead of Crucial Meeting

Ahead of meeting between the Gombe State Government and the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) is a pivotal moment in resolving the ongoing strike which will hold on Tuesday 8th October 2024. Students are urging both parties to find common ground and prioritize education.

The meeting presents an opportunity for constructive dialogue, listening to ASUU's concerns, providing tangible solutions, and prioritizing education's importance. Students' futures are at stake, and decisive action is needed.

ASUU is urged to seek mutually beneficial solutions, consider students' plight, be open to compromise, and prioritize academic continuity. The strike's impact on students' mental health, academic progress, and future prospects is immense.

Students plead with both parties to put their interests first, engage in good-faith negotiations, find common ground, and prioritize education's future. Collective leadership and sacrifices are necessary for a swift resolution.

Previously, a meeting between ASUU and the Gombe State Government resulted in an agreement, averting a planned industrial strike ¹. The government assured ASUU that their demands would be met within the shortest possible time.

As the strike's impact on students grows, a resolution is imperative. We await the outcome of tomorrow's meeting.