Vice-President Yemi Osinbajo says has tasked the Governors elected on the platform of the All Progressives Congress APC on the lingering issues of ASUU strike and economy of the country.
Osinbajo said this on Tuesday when the governors led by Abubakar Bagudu of Kebbi State paid him a visit over his recent surgery.
It was gathered that issues bordering on the ongoing strike by the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) and the economy were discussed during the meeting.
ASUU has been on strike for more than 196 days over the inability of the federal government to implement an agreement reached in 2009.
The lecturers have repeatedly complained of poor infrastructure in the universities and are seeking an increase in their salaries and allowances.
The vice-president and the governors were said to have agreed to work together in view of finding solutions to these problems.
“We all need to work together on these critical issues. We need to think through things, and we need to do it fast,” Osinbajo was quoted as saying
Vice-president was quoted commending the expertise of Nigerian doctors and the availability of cutting-edge medical facilities in the country.
Confirming his meeting with the governors, Osinbajo tweeted,”My utmost appreciation to the APC State Governors that visited me this afternoon.
“We discussed some national issues and are committed to the quick resolution of those pressing issues.”