Any latest news from asuu strike this week

The ASUU strike! It's been a long and ongoing saga. Here are some updates from this week:

Latest Developments:

  1. No End in Sight: The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has reiterated that the ongoing strike will continue until the Federal Government meets their demands. The union has been on strike since February 14, 2022.
  2. FG's Offer Rejected: The Federal Government had offered to pay the outstanding salaries of lecturers, but ASUU rejected the offer, saying it was not enough to meet their demands. The union is seeking a comprehensive agreement on the issues, including funding for universities, earned academic allowances, and the renegotiation of the 2009 FGN-ASUU agreement.
  3. Students' Suffering: The strike has caused significant disruptions to academic activities, with many students unable to attend classes or complete their academic programs on time. Some students have taken to social media to express their frustration and disappointment.
  4. International Community's Intervention: The International Association of Universities (IAU) has called on the Nigerian government to resolve the strike and ensure that students can return to their academic activities. The IAU has also offered to mediate the dispute.
  5. State Governments' Intervention: Some state governments, such as Ogun and Oyo, have offered to pay the salaries of lecturers in their universities, but ASUU has rejected these offers, saying they are not enough to resolve the national crisis.

Key Demands:

  1. Funding for Universities: ASUU is demanding a significant increase in funding for universities to enable them to provide quality education and infrastructure.
  2. Earned Academic Allowances: The union is seeking the payment of earned academic allowances, which were promised to lecturers in 2019.
  3. Renegotiation of 2009 FGN-ASUU Agreement: ASUU wants the government to renegotiate the 2009 agreement, which has expired, to address issues such as staff welfare, infrastructure development, and academic freedom.
  4. Improved Conditions of Service: The union is seeking improved conditions of service for lecturers, including better salaries, pensions, and other benefits.

Next Steps:

  1. ASUU Meeting: The ASUU National Executive Council (NEC) is scheduled to meet on March 14-15 to discuss the next steps in the strike.
  2. FG-ASUU Meeting: The Federal Government and ASUU are expected to meet soon to discuss the outstanding issues and find a resolution to the strike.

I hope this update helps!