Asuu strike news update today

Here are the latest updates on the ASUU strike:

Latest News:

  1. ASUU Strike Enters 12th Week: The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) strike has entered its 12th week, with no end in sight. The union has been on strike since February 14, 2022, demanding better working conditions, improved funding for universities, and the implementation of the 2009 FGN-ASUU agreement.
  2. FG-ASUU Meeting Ends in Deadlock: A meeting between the Federal Government and ASUU representatives ended in a stalemate on Monday, March 27, 2023. The meeting was aimed at resolving the ongoing strike, but both parties failed to reach an agreement.
  3. ASUU Threatens to Embark on Indefinite Strike: ASUU has threatened to embark on an indefinite strike if the Federal Government fails to meet its demands. The union has given the government a 14-day ultimatum to resolve the issues.
  4. Students Protest in Lagos: Students of the University of Lagos (UNILAG) and other institutions in Lagos have protested against the ongoing strike, calling on the government to resolve the issue.
  5. ASUU Demands N1.1 Trillion Funding: ASUU has demanded a total of N1.1 trillion funding for universities in the country. The union claims that the funding is necessary to improve the infrastructure and facilities in universities.

Recent Developments:

  1. ASUU Meets with NUC: ASUU met with the National Universities Commission (NUC) on March 24, 2023, to discuss the ongoing strike. The meeting was aimed at finding a solution to the strike, but no agreement was reached.
  2. FG-ASUU Meeting Scheduled: A meeting between the Federal Government and ASUU representatives has been scheduled for March 27, 2023. The meeting is aimed at resolving the ongoing strike.
  3. ASUU Suspends Strike in Some Institutions: ASUU has suspended its strike in some institutions, including the University of Maiduguri and the University of Abuja. However, the strike remains ongoing in most universities.

What's Next:

  1. ASUU to Meet with FG Again: ASUU and the Federal Government are expected to meet again on March 27, 2023, to discuss the ongoing strike.
  2. Students to Continue Protesting: Students are expected to continue protesting against the ongoing strike, calling on the government to resolve the issue.
  3. ASUU to Embark on Indefinite Strike: If the government fails to meet ASUU's demands, the union may embark on an indefinite strike, which could have serious consequences for the education sector.

Stay tuned for further updates on the ASUU strike!