Asuu strike news

Here are some recent news updates on the ASUU strike:

Latest Update:

• The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has extended its ongoing strike by four weeks, effective from February 14, 2023. This decision was taken after a meeting of the union's National Executive Council (NEC) on February 13, 2023.
• The union is demanding the implementation of the 2009 FGN-ASUU agreement, the release of withheld salaries, and the revitalization of the university system.

Previous Updates:

• January 2023: ASUU embarked on an indefinite strike on January 9, 2023, after negotiations with the Federal Government broke down.
• December 2022: ASUU gave the Federal Government a 14-day ultimatum to meet its demands, which expired on December 15, 2022.
• November 2022: The Federal Government and ASUU reached a tentative agreement on the union's demands, but the agreement was later rejected by the union's NEC.

Key Demands:

• Implementation of the 2009 FGN-ASUU agreement, which includes the payment of earned academic allowances and the release of funds for the revitalization of the university system.
• Release of withheld salaries and allowances of ASUU members.
• Revitalization of the university system, including the provision of infrastructure, equipment, and staff development.
• Improved funding for universities and increased allocation to the education sector.

Impact of the Strike:

• Over 1 million students have been affected by the strike, with many universities closed or operating on a skeletal basis.
• The strike has also affected research and academic activities, as well as the overall quality of education in Nigerian universities.
• The strike has also led to a loss of revenue for universities, as well as a decline in the morale of academic staff.

Government Response:

• The Federal Government has offered to meet some of ASUU's demands, but the union has rejected the offers as inadequate.
• The government has also accused ASUU of being responsible for the strike, and has threatened to take disciplinary action against striking lecturers.
• The government has also set up a committee to negotiate with ASUU, but the union has rejected the committee's terms of reference.

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