Any latest news on asuu strike 2017

The ASUU strike of 2017! That was a long and tumultuous period for Nigerian universities. Here's a brief update on the latest developments:

Background: The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) went on strike on August 17, 2017, demanding improved funding for public universities, better working conditions, and the implementation of the 2009 Federal Government-ASUU agreement.

Key Demands:

  1. Implementation of the 2009 FG-ASUU agreement, which includes the payment of outstanding salaries and allowances.
  2. Improved funding for public universities, including the release of N1.1 trillion (approximately $3.1 billion) for revitalization of the university system.
  3. Better working conditions, including the provision of adequate infrastructure, staff welfare, and the promotion of academic staff.

Strike Resolution: After 154 days of strike, ASUU suspended its strike on December 24, 2017, following a meeting with the Federal Government. The agreement reached included:

  1. The release of N20 billion (approximately $55 million) for the revitalization of the university system.
  2. The establishment of a committee to review the 2009 FG-ASUU agreement and make recommendations for its implementation.
  3. The Federal Government's commitment to release additional funds for the university system.

Post-Strike Developments:

  1. The Federal Government has released some funds for the revitalization of the university system, but the amount is still below the N1.1 trillion demanded by ASUU.
  2. The committee set up to review the 2009 FG-ASUU agreement has submitted its report, but the government has yet to implement its recommendations.
  3. ASUU has continued to express concerns about the funding of public universities and has threatened to resume its strike if its demands are not met.

Current Situation: While the strike has been suspended, the underlying issues that led to the strike remain unresolved. ASUU is still pushing for improved funding and better working conditions for university staff. The Federal Government has committed to implementing the recommendations of the committee set up to review the 2009 agreement, but the pace of implementation has been slow.

In summary, while the ASUU strike of 2017 has been suspended, the issues that led to the strike are still ongoing, and ASUU continues to push for improved funding and better working conditions for university staff.