Court orders asuu to go back to work

You're referring to the recent development in the ongoing strike by the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) in Nigeria.

Yes, it's true that a court order has been issued directing ASUU to suspend its strike and return to work. Here are the details:

On February 28, 2023, the National Industrial Court of Nigeria (NICN) issued an interim injunction ordering ASUU to suspend its strike and resume work immediately. The court also ordered the Federal Government to pay the striking lecturers their outstanding salaries and allowances.

The court's decision was based on an application filed by the Federal Government, which argued that the strike was illegal and unconstitutional. The government claimed that ASUU had not followed the necessary procedures to embark on the strike, and that the strike was causing harm to students and the nation as a whole.

ASUU had been on strike since February 14, 2023, demanding better working conditions, improved funding for universities, and the implementation of the 2009 agreement between the union and the government. The strike has had a significant impact on the academic calendar, with many students unable to attend classes or complete their studies.

While the court order is a significant development, it's worth noting that ASUU has not yet complied with the order. The union has expressed its intention to appeal the court's decision and has called on its members to continue the strike until their demands are met.

The situation remains tense, with both sides dug in and refusing to budge. It's unclear what will happen next, but one thing is certain: the strike has caused significant disruption to the academic calendar and has had a profound impact on the lives of students and lecturers alike.