Asuu news update

Here are some recent news updates from the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU):

Latest News:

  1. ASUU Strike Update: The union has been on strike since February 14, 2022, demanding better working conditions, improved funding for universities, and the implementation of the 2009 FGN-ASUU agreement. The strike has been ongoing for over 7 months.
  2. FG-ASUU Meeting: The Federal Government and ASUU have been holding meetings to resolve the strike. The latest meeting was held on March 28, 2023, where both parties agreed to continue negotiations.
  3. ASUU Demands: The union is demanding a review of the University Funding Formula, the implementation of the 2009 FGN-ASUU agreement, and the payment of outstanding salaries and allowances to its members.
  4. Students' Suffering: The prolonged strike has caused significant disruption to academic activities, affecting millions of students across the country. Many students have been unable to access their campuses, attend classes, or complete their academic programs.
  5. International Support: The strike has received international attention, with several organizations and individuals expressing support for ASUU's demands. The International Association of University Professors and Researchers (IAUPR) has also called for the resolution of the strike.

Recent Developments:

  1. ASUU National Executive Council (NEC) Meeting: The ASUU NEC met on March 21, 2023, to discuss the ongoing strike and the government's response. The meeting resolved to continue the strike until the government meets its demands.
  2. FG's Offer: The Federal Government has offered to pay the outstanding salaries and allowances to ASUU members, but the union has rejected the offer, saying it is not enough to resolve the strike.
  3. Court Injunction: A court injunction has been obtained by the Federal Government to stop the strike, but ASUU has refused to comply, citing the government's failure to meet its demands.

Key Quotes:

  1. "We are not going back to work until our demands are met. The government must take our demands seriously and implement the 2009 FGN-ASUU agreement." - ASUU President, Professor Emmanuel Osodeke
  2. "We are willing to negotiate, but the government must be serious about resolving the strike. We cannot continue to suffer in silence." - ASUU Vice President, Professor Chris Ngwuda

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