Asuu strike news today 2018
Here are some news updates on the ASUU strike in Nigeria as of 2018:
September 2018:
- The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has called off its 4-month-old strike, following a meeting with the Federal Government. The strike, which began on July 1, 2018, was called off after the government agreed to meet some of the union's demands, including the release of N20 billion for the revitalization of public universities. (Source: Vanguard News)
- The National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) has commended the Federal Government for meeting some of the demands of ASUU, leading to the call-off of the strike. (Source: Daily Trust)
August 2018:
- The Federal Government has agreed to release N20 billion for the revitalization of public universities, as part of efforts to resolve the ongoing ASUU strike. (Source: Premium Times)
- The Minister of Labour and Employment, Chris Ngige, has said that the government is willing to negotiate with ASUU to resolve the strike, but the union must be willing to make some concessions. (Source: The Punch)
July 2018:
- The ASUU strike has entered its third week, with the union saying that it will not call off the strike until its demands are met. The demands include the release of N20 billion for the revitalization of public universities, the payment of outstanding salaries and allowances, and the implementation of the 2009 FGN-ASUU agreement. (Source: This Day)
- The National Assembly has urged the Federal Government to resolve the ASUU strike, saying that the strike is affecting the education sector and the country's economy. (Source: Leadership)
June 2018:
- The ASUU strike began on June 22, 2018, after the union's members voted to embark on the strike. The strike was called off in September 2018, after the government agreed to meet some of the union's demands. (Source: The Guardian)
Please note that these news updates are from 2018 and may not reflect the current situation.