Asuu strike update tvc news
Here are the latest updates on the ASUU strike from TVC News:
Latest Update (March 14, 2023)
The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has given the Federal Government a 14-day ultimatum to meet its demands or face a total shutdown of universities. This was disclosed by ASUU President, Professor Emmanuel Osodeke, during a press conference in Abuja.
Previous Updates
- February 28, 2023: The Federal Government has agreed to pay the outstanding salaries of lecturers who have been on strike since December 2020. However, ASUU has rejected the offer, saying it is not enough to meet their demands.
- February 24, 2023: The National Assembly has passed a bill to establish a University Transparency and Accountability Solution (UTAS) to address the issues of payment of salaries and allowances of lecturers. However, ASUU has expressed reservations about the bill, saying it does not meet their demands.
- February 17, 2023: The Federal Government has offered to pay the outstanding salaries of lecturers who have been on strike since December 2020. However, ASUU has rejected the offer, saying it is not enough to meet their demands.
- February 10, 2023: The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has extended its strike by four weeks, citing the government's failure to meet its demands.
- January 31, 2023: The Federal Government has offered to pay the outstanding salaries of lecturers who have been on strike since December 2020. However, ASUU has rejected the offer, saying it is not enough to meet their demands.
Background
The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has been on strike since December 2020, demanding better working conditions, improved funding for universities, and the implementation of the 2009 agreement between the union and the government. The strike has affected over 1.5 million students across the country.
Sources
- TVC News
- Punch Newspapers
- Vanguard Newspapers
- Premium Times