Asuu strike 2017 latest news

Here are the latest news updates on the ASUU strike in 2017:

Latest Update: The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has suspended its 4-month-old strike, allowing students to return to classes. The union called off the strike on October 14, 2017, after reaching an agreement with the Federal Government.

Background: The ASUU strike began on August 14, 2017, after the union's members voted to embark on a strike to demand better working conditions, improved funding for universities, and the implementation of the 2009 agreement between the union and the government.

Key Demands:

  1. Improved funding for universities
  2. Implementation of the 2009 agreement between ASUU and the government
  3. Better working conditions for lecturers
  4. Increased allocation to education sector
  5. Implementation of the National Minimum Wage Act

Negotiations: The union and the government engaged in several rounds of negotiations, with the government offering some concessions, including the release of N20 billion for the revitalization of universities and the establishment of a committee to review the 2009 agreement.

Agreement: On October 14, 2017, ASUU and the government reached an agreement, which included:

  1. The release of N20 billion for the revitalization of universities
  2. The establishment of a committee to review the 2009 agreement
  3. The implementation of the National Minimum Wage Act
  4. Improved funding for universities
  5. Better working conditions for lecturers

Impact: The strike had a significant impact on the academic calendar, with many students missing out on important exams and academic activities. The strike also affected the morale of lecturers and the overall quality of education in Nigerian universities.

Reactions: The suspension of the strike was welcomed by students, parents, and the general public, who had been affected by the strike. However, some critics argued that the agreement did not address the root causes of the strike and that the government had not done enough to improve the education sector.

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