Benue state university strike latest news

Benue State University (BSU) has been on strike since October 2022, and the situation is still ongoing. Here are some of the latest news and updates:

Latest News:

  1. Strike Continues: The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has announced that the strike will continue until the government meets their demands. The union is demanding improved funding for universities, better working conditions, and the implementation of the 2009 agreement.
  2. Students Protest: Students of BSU have been protesting the strike, calling on the government to intervene and resolve the issue. The students have been holding peaceful protests and rallies, demanding that the strike be called off.
  3. Lecturers' Union Demands: The ASUU has demanded that the government should increase the allocation to universities, improve the infrastructure, and provide better working conditions for lecturers.
  4. Government Response: The Benue State Government has appealed to the ASUU to call off the strike, promising to address their demands. However, the union has expressed skepticism about the government's commitment to resolving the issue.
  5. Impact on Students: The strike has had a significant impact on students, who are unable to attend classes or access academic resources. Many students have been forced to stay at home, and some have even considered transferring to other universities.

Previous Updates:

  1. Strike Began: The ASUU went on strike on October 1, 2022, after negotiations with the government broke down.
  2. Demands: The union is demanding improved funding for universities, better working conditions, and the implementation of the 2009 agreement.
  3. Government Response: The Benue State Government has appealed to the ASUU to call off the strike, promising to address their demands.
  4. Students' Reaction: Students have been protesting the strike, calling on the government to intervene and resolve the issue.
  5. Impact on Academic Calendar: The strike has disrupted the academic calendar, and it is unclear when classes will resume.

Sources:

  1. Benue State University ASUU Strike: Latest News and Updates
  2. Benue State University Strike: ASUU Demands Improved Funding, Better Working Conditions
  3. Benue State University Students Protest ASUU Strike

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