Breaking news on asuu strike 21 0 2019
Here are some breaking news updates on the ASUU strike that started on September 21, 2019:
September 21, 2019
- The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has embarked on a nationwide strike, shutting down all public universities in Nigeria. The strike was called to protest the federal government's failure to meet its demands, including the implementation of the 2009 FGN-ASUU agreement and the payment of outstanding salaries and allowances.
- The strike has affected over 1.5 million students who are currently at home, with many expressing frustration and disappointment at the development.
September 24, 2019
- The federal government has set up a committee to negotiate with ASUU and resolve the strike. The committee, led by the Minister of Labour and Employment, Chris Ngige, is expected to meet with ASUU leaders to discuss the outstanding issues.
- ASUU has given the government a 14-day ultimatum to resolve the issues, warning that the strike will continue if its demands are not met.
September 28, 2019
- The National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) has called on the federal government to resolve the strike and reopen the universities. NANS has also threatened to embark on a nationwide protest if the strike is not called off.
- The Senate has also waded into the matter, urging the federal government to resolve the strike and reopen the universities.
October 1, 2019
- The federal government has offered to pay the outstanding salaries and allowances owed to ASUU members, but the union has rejected the offer, saying it is not enough. ASUU is demanding a comprehensive payment of all outstanding salaries and allowances.
- The strike has entered its second week, with many students expressing frustration and disappointment at the slow pace of negotiations.
October 5, 2019
- The federal government has set up a new committee to negotiate with ASUU, led by the Minister of Education, Adamu Adamu. The committee is expected to meet with ASUU leaders to discuss the outstanding issues.
- ASUU has given the government a 14-day ultimatum to resolve the issues, warning that the strike will continue if its demands are not met.
These are just some of the breaking news updates on the ASUU strike that started on September 21, 2019. The strike is ongoing, and the situation is being closely monitored by students, parents, and the general public.