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Here are the latest news updates on the ASUU strike:

Latest Update (March 14, 2023)

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 union's national president, Professor Emmanuel Osodeke, announced the extension at a press conference in Abuja.

Background

The ASUU strike began on February 14, 2023, after the union's members voted to embark on the strike to demand better working conditions, improved funding for public universities, and the implementation of the 2009 FGN-ASUU agreement.

Key Demands

ASUU is demanding:

1. The release of N40 billion revitalization fund for public universities.
2. The implementation of the 2009 FGN-ASUU agreement.
3. The payment of earned academic allowances.
4. The promotion of lecturers without bias.
5. The improvement of infrastructure in public universities.

Government Response

The federal government has offered to release N20 billion for the revitalization of public universities, but ASUU has rejected the offer, saying it is not enough.

Impact

The strike has affected over 1.5 million students across the country, with many universities remaining shut. The strike has also led to a significant disruption in academic activities, with many students unable to access their courses and attend lectures.

Recent Developments

• The National Assembly has passed a bill to establish a new university, the University of Science and Technology, in Abuja.
• The federal government has announced plans to establish a new university in each of the six geo-political zones of the country.
• ASUU has threatened to take industrial action if the government fails to meet its demands.

Quotes

• "We are not going back to work until our demands are met. We are not going to be intimidated or blackmailed." - Professor Emmanuel Osodeke, ASUU national president.
• "We are willing to negotiate, but we cannot negotiate on empty stomachs. We need concrete proposals from the government." - Professor Osodeke.

Sources

• The Punch
• The Guardian
• Premium Times
• Vanguard
• ASUU official website