Asuu news 2015

Here are some notable news stories from the Association of University Staff Unions (ASUU) in 2015:

  1. ASUU Strike: The union went on strike in July 2015, demanding better funding for public universities, improved welfare for lecturers, and the implementation of the 2009 agreement between the union and the federal government. The strike lasted for six months, affecting over 1.5 million students.
  2. FG-ASUU Agreement: After several months of negotiations, the federal government and ASUU reached an agreement in November 2015, which included a 12% increase in salaries for lecturers, improved funding for universities, and the establishment of a visitation panel to oversee the implementation of the agreement.
  3. ASUU Election: In October 2015, the union held its national election, with Professor Biodun Ogunyemi emerging as the new president. Ogunyemi succeeded Professor Nasir Fagge, who had been the union's president since 2013.
  4. Lecturers' Welfare: ASUU continued to push for improved welfare for lecturers, including the payment of outstanding allowances and the provision of better working conditions. The union also demanded the implementation of the National Minimum Wage Act, which would have increased the salaries of lecturers.
  5. University Funding: ASUU criticized the federal government's allocation of funds to public universities, which the union said was inadequate and unsustainable. The union demanded a significant increase in funding to enable universities to provide quality education and infrastructure.
  6. Academic Staff Union of Polytechnics (ASUP) Strike: In April 2015, ASUP, which represents polytechnic lecturers, went on strike, demanding better funding and improved welfare for polytechnic staff. The strike lasted for several months, affecting thousands of students.
  7. National Universities Commission (NUC) Accreditation: ASUU criticized the NUC's accreditation process, which the union said was arbitrary and unfair. The union demanded a review of the accreditation process to ensure that it was more transparent and objective.

These are just a few of the notable news stories from ASUU in 2015. The union continued to play a crucial role in advocating for the interests of university staff and students in Nigeria.