According to a statement issued on Tuesday by the Director of Press and Public Relations at the Federal Ministry of Education, Boriowo Folasade, the inauguration was conducted in Abuja by the Minister of Education, Dr. Tunji Alausa.
Dr. Alausa explained that the new committee was established to harmonize all negotiation processes under a unified framework that promotes coordination, inclusiveness, and continuity in the education sector.
He said, “Unlike before, when talks were held separately with different unions, this expanded committee will now engage all stakeholders collectively to achieve a comprehensive and sustainable agreement.”
The Minister revealed that the committee’s membership was carefully selected to represent the entire education sector and that a fully equipped secretariat had been provided to support its operations. The committee held its inaugural meeting at 2 p.m. on Tuesday, October 7.
He urged all academic and non-academic unions to cooperate fully with the committee, adding that President Bola Tinubu has given full political backing to ensure that all negotiations are concluded swiftly, fairly, and respectfully.
“President Tinubu’s message is clear — all our children must remain in school. This is the Renewed Hope Agenda in action,” Dr. Alausa said, while appreciating the unions for their patience and commitment.
Also speaking, the Minister of Labour and Employment, Mohammed Maigari Dingyadi, commended the Ministry of Education for adopting an inclusive and collaborative approach to resolving labour issues in the sector.
He noted that sustainable peace in the education system can only be achieved through collective dialogue and mutual understanding. Dingyadi urged members of the committee to act as impartial mediators guided by justice and fairness.
Responding on behalf of the committee, Chairman Alhaji Mahmud Yayale Ahmed expressed gratitude to the Federal Government for the confidence reposed in them, pledging to deliver their mandate with integrity, transparency, and inclusiveness.
Ahmed assured that the committee’s work would go beyond signing agreements to making practical and realistic recommendations that will ensure lasting peace and productivity in tertiary institutions.
The Federal Government reaffirmed its determination to restore stability and trust in the nation’s tertiary education system through open dialogue, collaboration, and decisive leadership — in line with President Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda.
