Asuu strike latest news today 2018

Here are the latest news updates on the ASUU strike as of 2018:

Latest Update (October 2018)

The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has extended its ongoing strike by four weeks, citing the federal government's failure to meet its demands. The strike, which began on July 23, 2018, has been ongoing for over 100 days.

Background

The strike was called by ASUU to protest the federal government's failure to implement the 2009 agreement it signed with the union. The agreement, which aimed to improve the funding of public universities and address other issues, has not been fully implemented.

Demands

ASUU is demanding the following:

  1. Implementation of the 2009 agreement
  2. Payment of outstanding salaries and allowances
  3. Revitalization of public universities
  4. Improved funding for research and development
  5. Establishment of a university autonomy bill

Government Response

The federal government has been accused of not taking the strike seriously, with some officials saying that the union's demands are unrealistic. The government has offered to pay some of the outstanding salaries and allowances, but ASUU has rejected the offer, saying it is not enough.

Impact

The strike has had a significant impact on the education sector, with many students unable to attend classes. The strike has also affected the economy, with some businesses reporting losses due to the disruption.

Recent Developments

In recent weeks, there have been reports of some universities attempting to reopen despite the strike. However, ASUU has warned that any university that attempts to reopen without its permission will be shut down.

Next Steps

The strike is expected to continue until ASUU's demands are met. The union has vowed to continue the strike until the government implements the 2009 agreement and addresses the other issues it has raised.

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