Asuu strike news april 2019
Here are some news updates on the ASUU strike in April 2019:
April 1, 2019
- The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has embarked on a nationwide strike, shutting down all public universities in Nigeria. The strike was called over the federal government's failure to meet its demands, including the implementation of the 2009 agreement and the payment of earned academic allowances. (Source: Premium Times)
April 2, 2019
- The National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) has threatened to embark on a nationwide protest if the federal government fails to resolve the ASUU strike. NANS has also called on the government to meet the demands of ASUU. (Source: Vanguard)
April 4, 2019
- The federal government has set up a committee to negotiate with ASUU and resolve the strike. The committee is headed by the Minister of Labour and Employment, Chris Ngige. (Source: This Day)
April 8, 2019
- ASUU has given the federal government a 14-day ultimatum to meet its demands, failing which the strike will be extended indefinitely. (Source: Punch)
April 11, 2019
- The federal government has agreed to pay the outstanding salaries of ASUU members, but the union has rejected the offer, saying it is not enough. (Source: Daily Trust)
April 15, 2019
- The National Assembly has passed a bill to establish a university funding agency, which ASUU has been demanding. However, the union has expressed reservations about the bill, saying it does not meet its expectations. (Source: The Nation)
April 22, 2019
- The federal government has offered to pay ASUU members a 10% increase in their salaries, but the union has rejected the offer, saying it is not enough. (Source: Leadership)
April 29, 2019
- ASUU has extended its strike by four weeks, citing the government's failure to meet its demands. The union has also threatened to take further action if its demands are not met. (Source: Punch)
These are just some of the news updates on the ASUU strike in April 2019. The strike continued for several months, with both parties engaging in negotiations and protests.