Asuu strike news update now

Here are the latest updates on the ASUU strike:

Latest Update (as of March 2023)

The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has been on strike since February 14, 2023, demanding better working conditions, improved funding for public universities, and the implementation of the 2009 FGN-ASUU agreement.

Recent Developments

  1. Meeting with FG: ASUU and the Federal Government (FG) held a meeting on March 7, 2023, to discuss the ongoing strike. The meeting was adjourned to March 14, 2023, for further discussions.
  2. FG's Offer: The FG has offered to increase the budget allocation to public universities from 0.05% to 0.15% of the country's GDP. ASUU has rejected this offer, saying it is not enough to address the union's demands.
  3. Strike Continues: Despite the meeting, ASUU has announced that the strike will continue until its demands are met. The union has given the FG an ultimatum to resolve the issues within two weeks.
  4. Impact on Students: The strike has affected over 1.5 million students in public universities across the country, with many students forced to stay at home or seek alternative education options.

Key Demands

  1. Renegotiation of 2009 FGN-ASUU Agreement: ASUU is demanding the renegotiation of the 2009 agreement, which it claims has not been fully implemented.
  2. Improved Funding: The union is seeking improved funding for public universities, including an increase in the budget allocation to 0.5% of the country's GDP.
  3. Better Working Conditions: ASUU is demanding better working conditions for its members, including the payment of earned academic allowances and the implementation of the University Transparency and Accountability Solution (UTAS).
  4. Visitation Panels: The union is seeking the establishment of visitation panels to oversee the governance of public universities.

Next Steps

The next meeting between ASUU and the FG is scheduled for March 14, 2023. The union has given the FG an ultimatum to resolve the issues within two weeks, after which it will consider taking further action.

Stay tuned for further updates on this developing story!