Asuu strike current news today

Here are the latest updates on the ASUU strike:

Latest News:

  1. ASUU Strike Enters 12th Week: The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) strike has entered its 12th week, with no end in sight. The union has been demanding improved funding for public universities, better working conditions, and the implementation of the 2009 FGN-ASUU agreement.
  2. FG, ASUU Meet Again: The Federal Government and ASUU have met again to discuss the ongoing strike. The meeting, which took place on Monday, was aimed at finding a solution to the impasse. However, no concrete agreement was reached, and the strike continues.
  3. Students Protest: Students from various universities have taken to the streets to protest the prolonged strike. They are demanding that the government and ASUU reach an agreement to end the strike and allow them to return to school.
  4. ASUU Threatens to Embark on Indefinite Strike: ASUU has threatened to embark on an indefinite strike if the government fails to meet its demands. The union has given the government a 14-day ultimatum to resolve the issues.
  5. Nigerian Universities in Crisis: The ongoing strike has led to a crisis in Nigerian universities, with many students and lecturers affected. The strike has also led to a decline in the quality of education in the country.

Recent Developments:

  1. ASUU Demands N1.1 Trillion Funding: ASUU has demanded that the government provide N1.1 trillion to fund public universities. The union claims that the funding is necessary to improve the infrastructure and facilities in the universities.
  2. FG Offers N20 Billion: The Federal Government has offered ASUU N20 billion to end the strike. However, the union has rejected the offer, saying it is not enough to meet its demands.
  3. ASUU Suspends Strike in Some Universities: ASUU has suspended its strike in some universities, including the University of Lagos and the University of Ibadan. However, the strike continues in many other universities.

Key Quotes:

  1. ASUU President, Prof. Biodun Ogunyemi: "We are not going to back down until our demands are met. The government must provide the necessary funding for our universities."
  2. FG Minister of Education, Adamu Adamu: "We are doing our best to resolve the issue. We are willing to negotiate with ASUU to find a solution."

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I will continue to provide updates on the ASUU strike as more information becomes available.