About asuu strike latest news

The ASUU strike! Here are the latest updates:

Latest News:

  1. ASUU Strike Enters 12th Week: The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) strike has entered its 12th week, with no end in sight. The strike began on February 14, 2022, and has affected over 70 million students across Nigeria.
  2. FG-ASUU Meeting Fails to Yield Results: A meeting between the Federal Government and ASUU on March 28, 2023, failed to yield any significant progress. The meeting was aimed at resolving the outstanding issues, but both parties could not agree on a way forward.
  3. ASUU Threatens to Embark on Indefinite Strike: In a statement on March 29, 2023, ASUU threatened to embark on an indefinite strike if the government fails to meet its demands. The union is demanding improved funding for universities, revitalization of the education sector, and implementation of the 2009 FGN-ASUU agreement.
  4. Students Protest in Lagos, Abuja, and Other Cities: Students from various universities have taken to the streets to protest the prolonged strike. Protests have been held in Lagos, Abuja, and other cities, with students calling on the government to resolve the crisis.
  5. Nigerian Government Offers to Pay ASUU N50 Billion: The Federal Government has offered to pay ASUU N50 billion (approximately $130 million) to resolve the crisis. However, ASUU has rejected the offer, saying it is not enough to address the outstanding issues.

Key Demands:

  1. Improved Funding: ASUU is demanding improved funding for universities to enable them to provide quality education.
  2. Revitalization of the Education Sector: The union is seeking the revitalization of the education sector, including the provision of infrastructure, equipment, and staff development.
  3. Implementation of the 2009 FGN-ASUU Agreement: ASUU is demanding the implementation of the 2009 FGN-ASUU agreement, which includes the payment of outstanding salaries and allowances.
  4. Establishment of Visitation Panels: The union is seeking the establishment of visitation panels to oversee the management of universities.

Impact:

  1. Over 70 Million Students Affected: The strike has affected over 70 million students across Nigeria, with many students unable to attend classes or complete their academic programs.
  2. Economic Impact: The strike has also had an economic impact, with many businesses and industries affected by the disruption to the education sector.
  3. Loss of Academic Year: The prolonged strike has resulted in the loss of an academic year for many students, with some students forced to repeat a year or take a gap year.

I hope this update helps!