*FG step up efforts to end ASUU strike, give union licence to run pension scheme*
29-01-2019
The Academic State Union of Universities (ASUU) yesterday, received the certificate of operation for *Nigerian University Pension Management Company (NUPEMCO)* from National Pension Commission, the regulatory agency for the country’s pension companies.
The refusal of the regulatory agency to approve the lecturers’ union pension commission for operation was one of the major issues in the dispute between ASUU and the Federal Government.
In a statement by the ASUU president Prof. Biodun Ogunyemi sent across to members of the union, yesterday, said ASUU received the certificate at about 11:20am, and thanked members of the union for standing solidly behind the leadership while the struggle lasted, pledging the union’s commitment to achieving reform in the Nigerian university system.
He added that ASUU was expected to be involved in another round of meeting with the government within the week, adding that he expected a positive outcome.