Asuu strike issues in contention

The ongoing ASUU strike in Nigeria! Here are some of the key issues in contention:

  1. Funding for Public Universities: ASUU is demanding a significant increase in funding for public universities to enable them to meet the needs of students and staff. The union wants the government to allocate at least 15% of the national budget to education.
  2. Renegotiation of 2009 Agreement: ASUU is seeking the renegotiation of the 2009 agreement between the union and the government, which covers issues such as salaries, allowances, and conditions of service for university lecturers.
  3. Salary Structure: The union is demanding a review of the salary structure for university lecturers, which it claims is inadequate and does not reflect the current economic realities.
  4. Pension and Retirement Benefits: ASUU is seeking the implementation of the pension and retirement benefits for university lecturers, which it claims has been delayed for several years.
  5. Infrastructure Development: The union is demanding the provision of adequate infrastructure, including classrooms, libraries, and laboratories, to support teaching and learning in public universities.
  6. Staff Welfare: ASUU is seeking improvements in staff welfare, including the provision of adequate housing, transportation, and healthcare facilities for university lecturers.
  7. Academic Freedom: The union is demanding the protection of academic freedom, which it claims is being threatened by government interference in the affairs of universities.
  8. Research Funding: ASUU is seeking increased funding for research in universities, which it claims is essential for the development of the country.
  9. Implementation of University Autonomy: The union is demanding the implementation of university autonomy, which it claims will enable universities to manage their affairs independently and make decisions without government interference.
  10. Resolution of Outstanding Issues: ASUU is seeking the resolution of outstanding issues, including the payment of outstanding salaries and allowances, the implementation of the National Minimum Wage, and the resolution of the issues surrounding the Integrated Payroll and Personnel Information System (IPPIS).

These are some of the key issues in contention between ASUU and the Nigerian government. The strike has been ongoing for several months, and its resolution is crucial for the education sector in Nigeria.