{
  "id": 1929716,
  "title": "Gov Sule won’t sleep until ASUU strike is resolved – SSG",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/19/gov-sule-wont-sleep-until-asuu-strike-is-resolved-ssg",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-19T12:14:31.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Daily Post Nigeria",
    "slug": "daily-post-nigeria",
    "url": "https://dailypost.ng/2026/08/19/gov-sule-wont-sleep-until-asuu-strike-is-resolved-ssg/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Nasarawa State Government has reassured Nasarawa State University students that Governor Abdullahi Sule remains committed to resolving the ongoing Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) strike and ensuring they return to their studies. Dr Labaran Magaji, the Secretary to the State Government, made this guarantee during a meeting with a delegation from the National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) in Lafia. Speaking to the delegation, Magaji expressed empathy for the students affected by the industrial action and stated that Governor Sule is deeply concerned about the situation and is working tirelessly to bring it to an end. The governor is reportedly not sleeping until the strike is resolved, as he intensifies efforts to restore normalcy for the students.\n\nThe ASUU strike has severely impacted academic activities at the state-owned university, leaving students unable to continue with their scheduled studies. The SSG has urged the students to exercise patience while the government works towards resolving the disagreement with the striking lecturers. Magaji also cautioned the students against materialism, greed, and other social vices, emphasizing the importance of contentment and strong personal values. He criticized the declining spirit of comradeship among young people, urging activists not to abandon their principles for personal gains. Magaji stressed that genuine comradeship necessitates commitment, sacrifice, and consistency.\n\nNANS National Treasurer, Comrade Asmawu Omeze, explained that the delegation had come to Nasarawa as part of a campus tour to assess the welfare and conditions of students. Omeze, who is not there to protest but to engage with stakeholders and evaluate the impact of government policies on students, expressed the hope that the government will resolve the ASUU strike soon.",
  "summary": "The Nasarawa State Government has assured students of the Nasarawa State University, Keffi (NSUK), that Governor Abdullahi Sule is intensifying efforts to resolve the ongoing Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) strike and ensure they return to the classroom. The Secretary to the State Government (SSG), Dr Labaran Magaji, gave the assurance on Wednesday when […] Gov Sule won’t sleep until…",
  "key_points": [
    "Governor Sule committed to resolving ASUU strike for Nasarawa State University students.",
    "Dr Labaran Magaji, Governor's Secretary, assured students of ongoing efforts to end strike.",
    "Governor reportedly stays awake until strike resolution, intensifying restoration efforts."
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "BusinessDay Nigeria",
        "title": "Kebbi moves to avert state university’s ASUU strike, releases N172m",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/19/kebbi-moves-to-avert-state-universitys-asuu-strike-releases-n172m",
        "published": "2026-08-19T12:59:33.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}