Asuu strike update 2021 today news

Here are the latest updates on the ASUU strike as of today:

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 strike began on February 14, 2021, and has affected over 70% of Nigerian universities.
  2. FG-ASUU Meeting Fails to Yield Progress: A meeting between the Federal Government and ASUU on Monday, April 12, 2021, failed to yield any significant progress. The meeting was aimed at resolving the outstanding issues that led to the strike.
  3. ASUU Demands N40 Billion Earned Allowances: ASUU is demanding N40 billion earned allowances from the Federal Government, which it claims is owed to its members. The union has threatened to continue the strike until its demands are met.
  4. Students Suffer as Strike Continues: The strike has caused significant disruption to academic activities, with many students unable to attend classes or complete their academic programs. Many students have also been forced to defer their studies or seek alternative options.
  5. FG Offers N30 Billion to ASUU: The Federal Government has offered ASUU N30 billion, which is a significant reduction from the N40 billion demanded by the union. However, ASUU has rejected the offer, saying it is not enough to meet its demands.

Key Issues:

  1. Earned Allowances: ASUU is demanding N40 billion earned allowances, which it claims is owed to its members.
  2. University Autonomy: ASUU is seeking greater autonomy for universities, including the ability to manage their finances and make decisions without interference from the government.
  3. Funding: ASUU is demanding increased funding for universities, which it claims is necessary to improve the quality of education and infrastructure.
  4. Pension Reform: ASUU is seeking a pension reform that will ensure that its members are adequately compensated for their service.

Next Steps:

  1. ASUU to Meet Again with FG: ASUU has announced that it will meet again with the Federal Government to discuss the outstanding issues. The date of the meeting has not been announced.
  2. Students to Continue to Suffer: Unless a resolution is reached, students will continue to suffer as a result of the strike.
  3. FG to Consider Alternative Options: The Federal Government may consider alternative options, such as appointing a mediator or using other means to resolve the dispute.

I hope this update helps. Let me know if you have any other questions!