The Academic Staff Union of Universities is scheduled to meet with Federal Government representatives on Tuesday over its prolonged strike action.

Speaking on monitored television program, President of ASUU, Professor EMMANUEL OSODEKE said the meeting was to discuss one of seven issues ASUU is protesting over

ASUU embarked on a four-week warning strike on February 14.

On March 14, the union extended the industrial action by another two months to allow the government meet all of its demands. A 12-week extension was announced on May 9.

Since May 9, the union has remained on strike, vowing to persist until its demands are met.

The academics are seeking improved welfare, revitalization of public universities, academic autonomy and an alternative payroll system, the University Transparency and Accountability Solution (UTAS) among other demands.

But the Federal Government has said it doesn’t have the money to pay such an amount, citing low oil prices during the MUHAMMADU BUHARI administration.