After a recent meeting held with members of the Academic Staff Union of Universities, ASUU, The Federal Government has expressed optimism in the possibility that ASUU would suspend its on-going nationwide strike.

The Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Labour and Employment, Clement Illo, while briefing journalists in Abuja, said that government was positive that ASUU would resolve the crises soon.

Mr. Illo, who described the meeting as “a very positive step”, said the three-hour meeting recorded huge success toward resolving the issues. “However, it is still work in progress and we are still meeting on Friday and on Monday.

“But the indications are very positive that the issues will be resolved as quickly as possible. We are sure of success on Friday but if we did not, then we will definitely succeed by Monday. So, the possibility like I said of suspending the strike is still very positive because there is high possibility that the strike would be suspended. This is because the issues have been very well articulated and already, there is a focus on how it will be resolved,” he said.