Asuu strike 2019 news

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

Background

The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) went on strike on November 4, 2018, to protest the federal government's failure to meet its demands, including the implementation of the 2009 agreement, improved funding for universities, and the revitalization of the university system. The strike lasted for several months, with the union calling off the strike on December 24, 2019.

Key Events and Developments

  1. November 4, 2018: ASUU begins an indefinite strike, citing the government's failure to meet its demands.
  2. December 2018: The strike enters its second month, with students and parents calling for a resolution.
  3. January 2019: The government offers a compromise, including a 23.7% increase in the university budget, but ASUU rejects the offer.
  4. February 2019: The strike enters its third month, with students and parents protesting in various parts of the country.
  5. March 2019: The government and ASUU hold talks, but no agreement is reached.
  6. April 2019: The strike enters its fifth month, with students and parents calling for a resolution.
  7. May 2019: The government and ASUU hold another round of talks, but no agreement is reached.
  8. June 2019: The strike enters its seventh month, with students and parents calling for a resolution.
  9. July 2019: The government and ASUU hold another round of talks, but no agreement is reached.
  10. August 2019: The strike enters its ninth month, with students and parents calling for a resolution.
  11. September 2019: The government and ASUU hold another round of talks, but no agreement is reached.
  12. October 2019: The strike enters its eleventh month, with students and parents calling for a resolution.
  13. November 2019: The government and ASUU hold another round of talks, but no agreement is reached.
  14. December 24, 2019: ASUU calls off the strike, citing progress made in talks with the government.

Aftermath

After the strike was called off, the government and ASUU agreed to implement the 2009 agreement, which includes the payment of outstanding salaries and allowances to lecturers. The government also agreed to increase the budget for universities and to revitalize the university system.

However, the strike had a significant impact on the academic calendar, with many students missing out on a significant portion of their academic year. The strike also led to a decline in the quality of education in Nigerian universities, as many lecturers were unable to teach or conduct research during the strike.

Overall, the ASUU strike in 2019 was a major crisis in the Nigerian education sector, highlighting the need for the government and ASUU to work together to address the challenges facing the sector.