Abu latest news on strike

I'm assuming you're referring to the ongoing strike by the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) in Nigeria. Here are some of the latest updates:

Latest News:

  1. ASUU Strike Enters 12th Week: The strike by ASUU, which began on February 14, has entered its 12th week, with no end in sight. The union is demanding improved funding for public universities, better working conditions, and the implementation of the 2009 FGN-ASUU agreement.
  2. FG-ASUU Meeting Ends in Deadlock: A meeting between the Federal Government and ASUU representatives ended in a stalemate on March 28. The government offered a 12% increase in salaries, while ASUU is demanding a 22.2% increase.
  3. Students Protest in Lagos: On March 29, students of the University of Lagos (UNILAG) protested in Lagos, calling for an end to the strike and demanding that the government fulfill its promises to the union.
  4. ASUU Threatens to Embark on Indefinite Strike: In a statement on March 30, ASUU threatened to embark on an indefinite strike if the government fails to meet its demands. The union also accused the government of reneging on its promises.
  5. Nigerian Senate Urges FG to Resolve Strike: The Nigerian Senate has urged the Federal Government to resolve the strike and ensure that public universities reopen soon. The Senate also called on ASUU to reconsider its decision to embark on an indefinite strike.

Key Demands:

  1. Improved Funding: ASUU is demanding improved funding for public universities, including the release of the N1.1 trillion allocated to the sector in the 2022 budget.
  2. Implementation of 2009 FGN-ASUU Agreement: The union is demanding the implementation of the 2009 FGN-ASUU agreement, which includes the payment of earned academic allowances and the promotion of lecturers.
  3. Better Working Conditions: ASUU is demanding better working conditions, including the provision of infrastructure, equipment, and staff welfare.

Impact:

  1. Closure of Universities: The strike has led to the closure of all public universities in Nigeria, affecting over 1.5 million students.
  2. Loss of Academic Year: The strike has resulted in the loss of an academic year for many students, with some students having to repeat their academic sessions.
  3. Economic Impact: The strike has also had an economic impact, with many students and parents incurring additional costs due to the closure of universities.

I hope this information is helpful.