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The ASUU strike! Here are the latest updates:

Latest News:

  1. ASUU Strike Enters 12th Week: The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has been on strike since February 14, 2022, and has now entered its 12th week. The strike was called off by the union due to the federal government's failure to meet its demands.
  2. FG Offers Fresh Proposal: The Federal Government has offered a fresh proposal to ASUU, which includes a 23.7% increase in salaries for lecturers, a review of the University Transparency and Accountability Solution (UTAS), and the establishment of a visitation panel to oversee the implementation of the agreement.
  3. ASUU Rejects FG's Proposal: However, ASUU has rejected the FG's proposal, saying it does not meet their demands. The union is demanding a review of the 2009 ASUU-FG agreement, which it claims has not been fully implemented.
  4. Students Suffer: The strike has caused significant disruption to academic activities, with many students unable to attend classes or complete their studies. Some students have taken to social media to express their frustration and disappointment.
  5. Nigerian Universities in Crisis: The strike has also led to a crisis in Nigerian universities, with many institutions struggling to cope with the lack of academic activities. Some universities have been forced to shut down due to the strike.

Key Demands:

  1. Review of 2009 ASUU-FG Agreement: ASUU is demanding a review of the 2009 agreement, which it claims has not been fully implemented.
  2. Improved Funding: The union is demanding improved funding for universities, including the release of funds for infrastructure development and the payment of outstanding salaries.
  3. Implementation of UTAS: ASUU is demanding the implementation of the University Transparency and Accountability Solution (UTAS), which it claims will improve the management of university finances.
  4. Establishment of Visitation Panel: The union is demanding the establishment of a visitation panel to oversee the implementation of the agreement.

What's Next?

  1. ASUU to Meet with FG: ASUU is set to meet with the Federal Government to discuss its demands. The meeting is expected to take place soon.
  2. Students to Protest: Students are planning to protest the strike, calling on the government to resolve the issue and allow them to return to classes.
  3. Universities to Reopen: If the strike is resolved, universities are expected to reopen, and academic activities will resume.

Stay tuned for further updates on the ASUU strike!