Asuu strike latest news 2019
Here are the latest news updates on the ASUU strike in 2019:
Latest Update (December 2019)
The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has called off its eight-month-old strike, following a meeting with the Federal Government on December 11, 2019. The union had been on strike since February 14, 2019, demanding better working conditions, improved funding for universities, and the implementation of the 2009 FGN-ASUU agreement.
Key Demands
ASUU's key demands included:
- Implementation of the 2009 FGN-ASUU agreement
- Improved funding for universities
- Better working conditions for lecturers
- Renegotiation of the 2013 ASUU-FGN agreement
- Establishment of a university autonomy bill
Government's Response
The Federal Government had been negotiating with ASUU since the strike began, but the talks had been stalled several times. In November 2019, the government offered to pay N20 billion to ASUU as a token of its commitment to implementing the 2009 agreement. However, ASUU rejected the offer, saying it was not enough to meet its demands.
Strike Suspension
On December 11, 2019, ASUU announced that it was suspending its strike, pending the implementation of the agreements reached with the government. The union said it would monitor the government's implementation of the agreements and would resume the strike if the government failed to meet its obligations.
Impact of the Strike
The ASUU 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 suspension of the strike was welcomed by many Nigerians, who had been affected by the strike. The government was also praised for its efforts to resolve the crisis. However, some critics argued that the government had not done enough to address the underlying issues that led to the strike.
Next Steps
The government and ASUU have agreed to set up a committee to monitor the implementation of the agreements reached. The committee will be responsible for ensuring that the government meets its obligations and that ASUU's demands are met. The strike suspension is seen as a major step towards resolving the crisis and restoring normalcy to the education sector.