Asuu latest news 2015

Here are some of the latest news from the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) in 2015:

1. ASUU Strike: In July 2015, 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.
2. FG-ASUU Meeting: In August 2015, the federal government and ASUU held a meeting to resolve the outstanding issues that led to the strike. The meeting ended in a stalemate, with ASUU rejecting the government's offer to increase salaries and allowances.
3. ASUU Demands: In September 2015, ASUU presented a list of demands to the federal government, including the implementation of the 2009 agreement, the payment of outstanding salaries and allowances, and the provision of infrastructure in universities.
4. FG-ASUU Agreement: In October 2015, the federal government and ASUU reached an agreement to end the strike. The agreement included the payment of outstanding salaries and allowances, the implementation of the 2009 agreement, and the provision of infrastructure in universities.
5. ASUU Strike Suspension: In November 2015, ASUU suspended its strike after the federal government implemented the agreement. The suspension was conditional on the government's commitment to fulfilling its obligations under the agreement.
6. ASUU Election: In December 2015, ASUU held its national election, with Professor Biodun Ogunyemi emerging as the new president of the union.

Some of the key issues that ASUU raised in 2015 include:

• Salaries and Allowances: ASUU demanded the payment of outstanding salaries and allowances, which had been outstanding for several years.
• Infrastructure Development: ASUU called for the provision of infrastructure in universities, including the construction of new buildings, the renovation of existing ones, and the provision of modern facilities.
• Funding: ASUU demanded increased funding for universities to enable them to provide quality education and conduct research.
• Academic Freedom: ASUU emphasized the importance of academic freedom and the need for universities to be allowed to operate independently without interference from the government.

These are some of the key news stories related to ASUU in 2015. If you have any specific questions or would like more information, please let me know!