Asuu latest news 2014
Here are some of the latest news from the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) in 2014:
- ASUU Strike: In July 2014, ASUU embarked on a nationwide strike to protest the federal government's failure to implement the 2009 agreement on salaries, allowances, and infrastructure development in universities. The strike lasted for 93 days, affecting over 1.5 million students across the country.
- FG-ASUU Agreement: In October 2014, the federal government and ASUU signed a new agreement aimed at resolving the outstanding issues that led to the strike. The agreement included the payment of outstanding salaries and allowances, the provision of infrastructure, and the implementation of the University Transparency and Accountability Solution (UTAS) system.
- UTAS Implementation: In November 2014, the federal government began the implementation of the UTAS system, which was designed to improve the management of university finances and reduce corruption. ASUU had been pushing for the implementation of UTAS as part of its demands.
- ASUU Election: In December 2014, ASUU held its national election, with Professor Biodun Ogunyemi emerging as the new president of the union. Ogunyemi succeeded Professor Nasir Fagge, who had served as ASUU president since 2011.
- FG-ASUU Meeting: In December 2014, the federal government and ASUU held a meeting to discuss the implementation of the 2014 agreement. The meeting was attended by the Minister of Education, Professor Ruqayyatu Rufa'i, and other government officials.
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