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

Latest News:

  1. ASUU Strike Update: The union has extended its ongoing strike by four weeks, citing the federal government's failure to meet its demands. The strike, which began on February 14, 2022, is now in its 14th week.
  2. FG-ASUU Meeting: The federal government and ASUU have agreed to meet on March 7, 2022, to discuss the union's demands, including the payment of outstanding salaries and allowances, and the implementation of the 2009 FGN-ASUU agreement.
  3. ASUU Demands: The union is demanding the payment of outstanding salaries and allowances, the implementation of the 2009 FGN-ASUU agreement, and the revitalization of the university system. ASUU is also seeking the release of N40 billion for the revitalization of the university system.
  4. Students' Suffering: The ongoing strike has caused significant disruption to academic activities, with many students unable to access their campuses or attend classes. ASUU has called on the federal government to take immediate action to resolve the strike and restore normalcy to the university system.
  5. International Support: The international community has expressed support for ASUU's demands, with many academics and organizations calling for the federal government to resolve the strike and address the challenges facing the university system.

Recent Developments:

  1. ASUU National Executive Council (NEC) Meeting: The ASUU NEC met on February 28, 2022, to discuss the ongoing strike and the union's demands. The meeting was attended by ASUU leaders and representatives from various universities.
  2. FG-ASUU Meeting: The federal government and ASUU met on February 25, 2022, to discuss the union's demands. The meeting was attended by officials from the federal ministry of education and ASUU leaders.
  3. University Closure: Many universities have been forced to close due to the ongoing strike, with students unable to access their campuses or attend classes.

ASUU's Demands:

  1. Payment of Outstanding Salaries and Allowances: ASUU is demanding the payment of outstanding salaries and allowances owed to its members.
  2. Implementation of the 2009 FGN-ASUU Agreement: ASUU is seeking the implementation of the 2009 FGN-ASUU agreement, which includes the payment of salaries and allowances, and the revitalization of the university system.
  3. Revitalization of the University System: ASUU is demanding the revitalization of the university system, including the provision of infrastructure, equipment, and staff development.
  4. Release of N40 Billion: ASUU is seeking the release of N40 billion for the revitalization of the university system.

ASUU's Position:

  1. Strike is Necessary: ASUU believes that the strike is necessary to draw attention to the challenges facing the university system and to push for the implementation of its demands.
  2. FG Must Meet Demands: ASUU is demanding that the federal government meet its demands, including the payment of outstanding salaries and allowances, and the implementation of the 2009 FGN-ASUU agreement.
  3. Students' Welfare: ASUU is concerned about the welfare of students, who are being affected by the ongoing strike. The union is calling on the federal government to take immediate action to resolve the strike and restore normalcy to the university system.

Conclusion:

The ongoing ASUU strike has caused significant disruption to academic activities, with many students unable to access their campuses or attend classes. ASUU is demanding the payment of outstanding salaries and allowances, the implementation of the 2009 FGN-ASUU agreement, and the revitalization of the university system. The federal government must take immediate action to resolve the strike and address the challenges facing the university system.