Asuu current news

Here are some current news updates from the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU):

Latest Updates:

  1. ASUU Strike Update: The union has been on strike since February 14, 2022, demanding better working conditions, improved funding for universities, and the implementation of the 2009 FGN-ASUU agreement. The strike has affected over 1.5 million students across the country.
  2. FG-ASUU Meeting: The Federal Government and ASUU have been holding meetings to resolve the strike. The latest meeting was held on March 28, 2023, where both parties agreed to continue negotiations.
  3. ASUU Demands: The union is demanding a review of the University Funding Formula, the implementation of the 2009 FGN-ASUU agreement, and the payment of outstanding salaries and allowances to its members.
  4. Students' Suffering: The strike has caused significant disruption to academic activities, with students unable to attend classes, write exams, or access university facilities.
  5. International Support: The strike has received international attention, with organizations such as the International Association of Universities (IAU) and the African Union of Universities (AUU) expressing support for ASUU's demands.

Recent Developments:

  1. ASUU Rejects FG's Offer: The union rejected the Federal Government's offer to increase the budget for universities by 20% in 2023, saying it was not enough to address the funding crisis.
  2. FG-ASUU Talks Resume: The Federal Government and ASUU resumed talks on March 21, 2023, after a brief hiatus.
  3. Students' Protest: Students from various universities across the country have been protesting the strike, calling for its resolution and the reopening of universities.
  4. ASUU's 10-Point Demand: The union has presented a 10-point demand to the Federal Government, including the payment of outstanding salaries and allowances, the implementation of the 2009 FGN-ASUU agreement, and the review of the University Funding Formula.

Previous Updates:

  1. ASUU Strike Enters 7th Week: The strike entered its 7th week on March 14, 2023, with no end in sight.
  2. FG-ASUU Talks Collapse: The talks between the Federal Government and ASUU collapsed on February 28, 2023, due to disagreements over the implementation of the 2009 FGN-ASUU agreement.
  3. ASUU Demands Better Funding: The union is demanding better funding for universities, saying the current funding formula is inadequate and unsustainable.

Please note that the situation is constantly evolving, and updates may change rapidly. I'll do my best to provide the most recent information available.