Governors under the All Progressives Congress (APC) have appealed to the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) to embrace dialogue in addressing its disagreements with the Federal Government rather than embarking on another round of industrial action.
The appeal was made at the end of a two-day meeting of the Progressive Governors’ Forum (PGF) held in Birnin Kebbi, Kebbi State, from October 16 to 17, 2025. Speaking after the meeting, the Forum’s Chairman and Imo State Governor, Hope Uzodimma, emphasized that negotiation remains the best tool for resolving crises in the education sector.
Uzodimma urged university lecturers to return to the negotiation table for the sake of students and the future of Nigeria’s higher education system. He stressed that prolonged strikes have long-term negative effects on students’ academic progress and national productivity.
The governors also discussed the importance of collaboration between federal, state, and local governments, noting that such partnerships are vital to ensuring sustainable growth and inclusive development across the country.
In their communiqué, the APC governors reaffirmed their commitment to supporting education reforms and promoting a more stable and productive learning environment, while urging all stakeholders to prioritize dialogue and mutual understanding over confrontation.
