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ASUU Strike News!

The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has been on strike since February 14, 2022, demanding better working conditions, improved funding for public universities, and the implementation of the 2009 FGN-ASUU agreement.

Here are some recent updates:

Latest Developments:

  1. Meeting with FG: ASUU and the Federal Government (FG) held a meeting on March 7, 2023, to discuss the ongoing strike. While the meeting was described as "fruitful," no concrete agreement was reached.
  2. FG's Offer: The FG has offered to increase the budget for education by 20% and to pay the outstanding salaries of ASUU members. However, ASUU has rejected the offer, citing that it does not meet their demands.
  3. Strike Continues: The strike has entered its 14th week, with no end in sight. Students are still at home, and academic activities have been disrupted.
  4. Court Injunction: A Federal High Court in Abuja has issued an injunction restraining ASUU from continuing the strike. However, ASUU has refused to comply, citing that the court lacks jurisdiction over the matter.

Key Demands:

  1. Renegotiation of 2009 FGN-ASUU Agreement: ASUU is demanding a review of the 2009 agreement, which they claim has not been fully implemented.
  2. Improved Funding for Public Universities: ASUU wants the FG to increase funding for public universities to enable them to provide quality education.
  3. Staff Welfare: ASUU is demanding better working conditions, including improved salaries, pensions, and allowances for its members.
  4. Visitation Panels: ASUU wants the FG to establish visitation panels to oversee the management of public universities.

Impact on Students:

  1. Loss of Academic Time: The strike has resulted in a significant loss of academic time for students, who are now at home, unable to attend classes.
  2. Financial Burden: Students are facing financial difficulties due to the strike, as they are unable to access their campuses and continue their studies.
  3. Uncertainty: The strike has created uncertainty among students, who are unsure when they will be able to return to campus and resume their studies.

What's Next?

  1. ASUU's Next Move: ASUU has threatened to take further action, including a nationwide protest, if the FG fails to meet their demands.
  2. FG's Response: The FG has promised to continue engaging with ASUU to resolve the strike. However, it remains unclear whether they will meet ASUU's demands.
  3. Students' Plea: Students are urging both parties to resolve the strike and allow them to return to campus.

Stay tuned for further updates on the ASUU strike!