Asuu latest news on strike 2018

The 2018 ASUU strike in Nigeria was a prolonged strike action by the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) that lasted for several months. Here are some of the latest news and updates on the strike:

Background: The strike was called on November 15, 2018, by ASUU over the federal government's failure to implement the 2009 agreement and the 2013 Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between the union and the government. The union was demanding improved funding for public universities, better working conditions, and the implementation of the University Transparency and Accountability Solution (UTAS) to address the issue of unpaid salaries and allowances.

Key developments:

  1. Initial strike: The strike began on November 15, 2018, and was initially called off on December 24, 2018, after the government agreed to implement some of the union's demands. However, the strike was resumed on January 14, 2019, after the government failed to meet its commitments.
  2. Government's offer: In February 2019, the government offered to pay ASUU members a 23.7% salary increase, which was rejected by the union. The union demanded a 100% salary increase and the implementation of the UTAS.
  3. Court injunction: In March 2019, a Federal High Court in Abuja granted an injunction restraining ASUU from proceeding with the strike. However, the union defied the court order and continued the strike.
  4. Negotiations: In April 2019, the government and ASUU resumed negotiations, which led to a partial agreement on some of the union's demands. However, the strike was not called off, as the union demanded further negotiations.
  5. Partial agreement: In May 2019, the government and ASUU reached a partial agreement on some of the union's demands, including the payment of outstanding salaries and allowances. However, the strike was not called off, as the union demanded further negotiations.
  6. Strike called off: On February 7, 2020, ASUU called off the strike after the government agreed to implement some of the union's demands, including the payment of outstanding salaries and allowances.

Latest news: As of February 2020, the strike has been called off, and academic activities have resumed in Nigerian universities. However, the union has warned that it may resume the strike if the government fails to implement its demands.

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