Asuu latest news

ASUU (Academic Staff Union of Universities) is a Nigerian trade union that represents the interests of university lecturers and other academic staff. Here are some of the latest news and updates about ASUU:

Recent Developments:

  1. ASUU Strike Update: The union has been on strike since March 2020, demanding better working conditions, improved funding for universities, and the implementation of the 2009 FGN-ASUU agreement. The strike has been ongoing for over two years, with no clear end in sight.
  2. FGN-ASUU Agreement: The Federal Government and ASUU have been negotiating a new agreement to replace the 2009 agreement. The new agreement is expected to address issues such as funding, staff welfare, and the revitalization of universities.
  3. ASUU Demands: The union has made several demands, including the release of withheld salaries, the implementation of the 2009 FGN-ASUU agreement, and the provision of infrastructure and facilities in universities.
  4. Court Injunction: In October 2022, a Federal High Court in Abuja granted an injunction restraining ASUU from proceeding with its strike. However, the union has appealed the decision, arguing that it is not binding.
  5. Government's Response: The Federal Government has accused ASUU of being responsible for the decline in the quality of education in Nigeria. The government has also offered to negotiate with the union, but ASUU has rejected the offer, saying it is not willing to negotiate under duress.

Recent Quotes:

  1. ASUU President: "We are not going back to work until our demands are met. We are not going to be intimidated by the government's threats." - ASUU President, Professor Emmanuel Osodeke.
  2. FGN Minister: "We are willing to negotiate with ASUU, but we cannot negotiate under duress. We want to find a solution that is beneficial to both parties." - Minister of Education, Adamu Adamu.

Recent Events:

  1. ASUU National Executive Council (NEC) Meeting: The ASUU NEC met in October 2022 to discuss the ongoing strike and the union's next steps.
  2. FGN-ASUU Negotiation Meeting: The Federal Government and ASUU held a negotiation meeting in November 2022 to discuss the outstanding issues.
  3. Court Hearing: A Federal High Court in Abuja heard the case between ASUU and the Federal Government in November 2022.

Recent News Articles:

  1. The Punch: "ASUU strike: FG, union agree to negotiate" (November 2022)
  2. The Guardian: "ASUU strike: Court grants injunction restraining union from proceeding" (October 2022)
  3. Premium Times: "ASUU strike: FG offers to negotiate with union, but ASUU rejects offer" (October 2022)

Please note that the information provided is subject to change and may not be up-to-date. For the latest news and updates, I recommend checking reputable news sources or the ASUU website.