Asuu news 2017

Here are some notable news stories from the Association of University Staff Unions (ASUU) in 2017:

  1. ASUU Strike: The union went on strike in July 2017, demanding better working conditions, improved funding for universities, and the implementation of the 2009 agreement between the union and the government. The strike lasted for eight 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 October 2017. The agreement included a 12.5% salary increase for lecturers, a review of the university funding formula, and the establishment of a visitation panel to oversee the implementation of the agreement.
  3. ASUU Election: In June 2017, 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. University Funding: ASUU continued to push for improved funding for universities, citing the need for more resources to enhance teaching, research, and infrastructure development. The union argued that the current funding formula was inadequate and had led to a decline in the quality of education in Nigerian universities.
  5. Lecturer-Student Ratio: ASUU highlighted the need to reduce the lecturer-student ratio in Nigerian universities, which it said was unsustainable. The union argued that the ratio had increased significantly over the years, leading to a shortage of lecturers and a decline in the quality of education.
  6. Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) and the Academic Staff Union of Polytechnics (ASUP) Merger: In 2017, ASUU and ASUP announced plans to merge, with the aim of strengthening the union's bargaining power and improving the working conditions of academic staff in polytechnics and universities.

These are just a few of the notable news stories from ASUU in 2017. The union continued to play a crucial role in shaping the education sector in Nigeria, advocating for better working conditions, improved funding, and a more conducive environment for teaching and learning.