Asuu strike 2019 latest news

Here are the latest news updates on the ASUU strike in 2019:

Latest Update (December 2019)

The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has suspended its eight-month-old strike, following a meeting with the Federal Government on December 11, 2019. The union agreed to suspend the strike after the government agreed to release N25 billion to universities, among other concessions.

Background

The ASUU strike began on November 5, 2018, over issues such as:

  1. Non-payment of salaries and allowances
  2. Poor funding of universities
  3. Non-implementation of the 2009 FGN-ASUU agreement
  4. Non-release of revitalization funds for universities
  5. Poor working conditions

Key Developments

  1. November 2018: ASUU embarked on an indefinite strike, affecting over 1.5 million students in public universities.
  2. January 2019: The Federal Government offered to pay N20 billion to universities, but ASUU rejected the offer, saying it was insufficient.
  3. March 2019: The government offered to pay N25 billion, but ASUU demanded N50 billion.
  4. May 2019: The government offered to pay N30 billion, but ASUU rejected the offer, saying it was not enough.
  5. July 2019: The government offered to pay N25 billion, and ASUU agreed to suspend the strike for two weeks to allow for the payment.
  6. August 2019: The government released N15 billion, and ASUU suspended the strike for four weeks.
  7. October 2019: The government released an additional N10 billion, and ASUU agreed to suspend the strike for two weeks.
  8. December 2019: The government released the remaining N10 billion, and ASUU suspended the strike indefinitely.

Impact

The strike had a significant impact on the education sector, with many students unable to attend classes or complete their academic programs. The strike also affected the economy, as many students were unable to contribute to the workforce or pursue entrepreneurial activities.

Reactions

The ASUU strike received widespread support from students, parents, and academics, who called for the government to address the union's demands. The strike also received criticism from some quarters, who argued that it was unnecessary and would harm the education sector.

Next Steps

The suspension of the strike marks a significant step forward in resolving the dispute between ASUU and the Federal Government. However, the union has warned that it will not hesitate to resume the strike if the government fails to implement its demands. The government has also promised to continue to work with ASUU to address the issues that led to the strike.