Asuu strike punch news

Here are some recent news updates on the ASUU strike:

Latest Update:

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, 2022, has been ongoing for over 200 days.

Reasons for the Strike:

The strike was called by ASUU over several issues, including:

1. Non-payment of salaries and allowances: ASUU members have not received their salaries and allowances for several months.
2. Poor funding of universities: The union claims that the federal government has not been providing adequate funding for universities, leading to a decline in the quality of education.
3. Non-implementation of agreements: ASUU claims that the federal government has not implemented several agreements reached with the union, including the 2009 FGN-ASUU agreement.
4. Poor working conditions: ASUU members have been complaining about poor working conditions, including inadequate infrastructure and lack of facilities.

Government's Response:

The federal government has been accused of not taking the strike seriously, with some officials claiming that the strike is unnecessary. The government has offered to pay some of the outstanding salaries and allowances, but ASUU has rejected the offer, saying it is not enough.

Impact of the Strike:

The strike has had a significant impact on the education sector, with many students unable to attend classes. The strike has also affected the economy, with many businesses and industries reliant on the education sector.

Recent Developments:

• The National Assembly has passed a bill to establish a new university, which ASUU has criticized as a distraction from the ongoing strike.
• The federal government has set up a committee to negotiate with ASUU, but the union has rejected the committee's terms of reference.
• Some state governments have offered to pay the salaries and allowances of ASUU members, but the union has rejected these offers, saying they are not enough.

What's Next:

The strike is likely to continue until ASUU's demands are met. The union has given the federal government an ultimatum to meet its demands, and if the government fails to do so, the strike may continue indefinitely.