Asuu latest news on strike action
Here are the latest news updates on the ongoing strike action by the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU):
Latest Update (March 2023):
The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has extended its ongoing strike by four weeks, citing the federal government's failure to meet its demands. The union has been on strike since February 14, 2023, and has given the government until April 6, 2023, to meet its demands.
Key Demands:
- Renegotiation of the 2009 ASUU-FGN Agreement
- Implementation of the University Transparency and Accountability Solution (UTAS)
- Payment of outstanding salaries and allowances
- Revitalization of public universities
- Improved funding for universities
Government Response:
The federal government has offered to pay the outstanding salaries and allowances owed to ASUU members, but has refused to meet the union's other demands. The government has also set up a committee to negotiate with ASUU, but the union has rejected the committee's composition.
Impact on Students:
The strike has disrupted academic activities in Nigerian universities, affecting over 1.5 million students. Many students have been unable to access their campuses, and those who have been able to access their campuses have been unable to attend classes.
International Community:
The international community has expressed concern over the strike and its impact on Nigerian students. The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) has called on the federal government and ASUU to resolve their differences and find a solution to the strike.
Recent Developments:
- The National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) has called on the federal government to meet ASUU's demands and end the strike.
- The Academic Staff Union of Polytechnics (ASUP) has also joined the strike, citing similar demands to ASUU.
- The federal government has threatened to take disciplinary action against ASUU members who continue to participate in the strike.
Next Steps:
The strike is expected to continue until ASUU's demands are met. The union has given the government until April 6, 2023, to meet its demands, after which it will consider further action.