The National Assembly in Nigeria is set to initiate legislative policies of education that would regulate frequent industrial actions in Nigeria. This was inspired by incessant strike by universities and other tertiary institutions.

CEOAFRICA.com gathered from sources that the above measure was disclosed by the Senate President, David Mark, at the first conference of National and State Assembly Committees on Education organized by the Senate Committee on Education.

The Senate President, represented by the Senate Minority Leader, Senator Ganiyu Solomon, said the nation need to pay maximum attention to the educational sector in this country where serious transformation is needed.

 “The persistent industrial action by the Academic Staff Union of Nigerian universities has had huge impact on the country’s education system and there is need for the senate to initiate legislative solutions to the problem.

”Issues of educational development have been priority of government and it has called for comprehensive and sustainable policies that will deliver good standards, decent environment and cost effectiveness,” he said.

Senate President, however, urged that the federal government and ASUU should come into terms for the interest of the students.

Chairman, Senate Committee on Education, Senator Uche Chuwkumerije, in his goodwill message, identified poor funding and inconsistent policies as the two major challenges facing the country’s education sector.

Senator Chuwkumerije also reaffirmed the senate committee’s position on education, stating that it was central to the development and maintenance of the different sectors of the nation’s economy.