Asup strike latest news today

Here are the latest news updates on the ASUP strike:

Latest Update: The Academic Staff Union of Polytechnics (ASUP) has extended its ongoing strike by four weeks, citing the federal government's failure to meet its demands.

Reasons for the Strike: ASUP is demanding the implementation of the new minimum wage, payment of outstanding salaries and allowances, and the revitalization of polytechnic education in Nigeria.

Government's Response: The federal government has appealed to ASUP to call off the strike, promising to address their demands. However, the union has expressed skepticism about the government's commitment to resolving the issues.

Impact on Students: The strike has affected over 1 million students in polytechnics across Nigeria, who are unable to attend classes or access academic activities.

Recent Developments:

• The National Association of Polytechnic Students (NAPS) has threatened to embark on a nationwide protest if the strike is not called off soon.
• The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has expressed solidarity with ASUP, calling on the government to address the union's demands.
• The federal government has set up a committee to negotiate with ASUP, but the union has expressed doubts about the committee's ability to resolve the issues.

Quotes:

• "We are not going back to work until our demands are met. The government must take us seriously and address our concerns." - ASUP President, Anderson Ezea
• "We are willing to negotiate with ASUP, but we cannot meet their demands overnight. We need time to resolve the issues." - Minister of Education, Adamu Adamu

Sources:

• Vanguard News
• Punch News
• Premium Times
• The Nation Newspaper
• ASUP Official Website