Asuu strike news update

Here are the latest updates on the ASUU strike:

Latest Update (March 14, 2023)

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 February 14, 2023, has been ongoing for over a month.

Background

The ASUU strike was called off in December 2020 after a nine-month strike, but the union resumed the strike in February 2023 due to the government's failure to implement the 2009 FGN-ASUU agreement and the 2020 ASUU-FGN Memorandum of Action (MoA).

Demands

ASUU is demanding:

  1. Renegotiation of the 2009 FGN-ASUU agreement and the 2020 ASUU-FGN MoA.
  2. Implementation of the University Transparency and Accountability Solution (UTAS) as a replacement for the Integrated Payroll and Personnel Information System (IPPIS).
  3. Payment of outstanding salaries and allowances owed to university lecturers.
  4. Revitalization of public universities.
  5. Improved funding for universities.

Government Response

The federal government has been accused of not taking the strike seriously, with some officials saying that the strike is unnecessary and that the government is willing to negotiate with ASUU. However, ASUU has accused the government of not being serious about resolving the strike.

Impact

The strike has had a significant impact on the education sector, with many students unable to attend classes and complete their academic programs on time. The strike has also affected the morale of university lecturers and staff, who are struggling to make ends meet.

Next Steps

The strike is expected to continue for at least four more weeks, with ASUU giving the government an ultimatum to meet its demands. If the strike is not resolved, it could have long-term consequences for the education sector and the country as a whole.

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