Asuu strike vanguard 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.
Background:
The ASUU strike was called off in 2020 after a nine-month strike, but the union had been warning of another strike if its demands were not met. The union's demands include:
- Renegotiation of the 2009 ASUU-FGN Agreement
- Implementation of the University Transparency and Accountability Solution (UTAS)
- Payment of outstanding salaries and allowances
- Revitalization of public universities
- Improved funding for universities
Recent Developments:
- The federal government has been accused of not taking the strike seriously, with some officials saying that the strike is not affecting the country's economy.
- The National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) has called on the federal government to meet ASUU's demands and end the strike.
- Some universities have been affected by the strike, with some students being forced to stay at home for over six months.
- The strike has also affected research and academic activities in universities, with some researchers being unable to access funding and resources.
Quotes:
- "The strike is not a strike for the sake of striking, it's a strike for the sake of our universities and the future of our students." - ASUU President, Professor Emmanuel Osodeke
- "We are not going to negotiate with ASUU, we are going to negotiate with the government." - Minister of Education, Adamu Adamu
Sources:
- Vanguard News
- Punch News
- Premium Times
- The Nation Newspaper
- ASUU Official Website