Asuu latest news on strike 2017

The 2017 ASUU strike in Nigeria was a significant event that lasted for several months. Here are some of the latest news and updates on the strike:

Background: The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) went on strike on July 17, 2017, to protest the federal government's failure to implement the 2009 agreement on funding of public universities. The union demanded improved funding, better working conditions, and the implementation of the University Transparency and Accountability Solution (UTAS) to address the issue of underfunding and poor management of universities.

Key Demands:

  1. Implementation of the 2009 agreement on funding of public universities.
  2. Improved funding for universities to enable them to meet their financial obligations.
  3. Implementation of the University Transparency and Accountability Solution (UTAS) to address the issue of underfunding and poor management of universities.
  4. Better working conditions for academic staff, including improved salaries and allowances.
  5. Implementation of the National Minimum Wage Act for university staff.

Strike Updates:

  1. The strike began on July 17, 2017, and lasted for 9 months, with the union suspending the strike on October 14, 2017, after a meeting with the federal government.
  2. During the strike, many universities were shut down, and students were unable to attend classes.
  3. The strike had a significant impact on the academic calendar, with many students missing out on important exams and assessments.
  4. The federal government and ASUU held several meetings to resolve the dispute, but the strike was only suspended after the government agreed to implement some of the union's demands.

Resolution: The strike was suspended on October 14, 2017, after the federal government agreed to implement some of the union's demands. The government agreed to:

  1. Release N20 billion to universities to address the issue of underfunding.
  2. Implement the University Transparency and Accountability Solution (UTAS) to address the issue of underfunding and poor management of universities.
  3. Improve funding for universities to enable them to meet their financial obligations.
  4. Implement the National Minimum Wage Act for university staff.

Aftermath: The strike had a significant impact on the academic calendar, with many students missing out on important exams and assessments. The strike also led to a significant delay in the graduation of students, with many students unable to graduate on time.

Overall, the 2017 ASUU strike was a significant event that highlighted the challenges facing Nigeria's public universities and the need for improved funding and better working conditions for academic staff.