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Here are the latest news updates on the ASUU strike:
Latest Update (March 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 strike, which began on February 14, 2023, has been ongoing for over a month.
Background
The ASUU strike was called off in December 2020 after a nine-month strike, but the union resumed the strike in February 2023 due to the government's failure to implement the 2009 FGN-ASUU agreement and the 2020 ASUU-FGN Memorandum of Action (MoA).
Demands
ASUU is demanding:
- Renegotiation of the 2009 FGN-ASUU agreement and the 2020 ASUU-FGN MoA.
- Implementation of the University Transparency and Accountability Solution (UTAS) as a replacement for the Integrated Payroll and Personnel Information System (IPPIS).
- Payment of outstanding salaries and allowances owed to university lecturers.
- Revitalization of public universities.
- Improved funding for universities.
Government Response
The federal government has been accused of not taking the strike seriously, with some officials saying that the strike is unnecessary and that the government is willing to negotiate with ASUU. However, ASUU has rejected the government's offer to negotiate, saying that the government is not serious about resolving the strike.
Impact
The strike has had a significant impact on the education sector, with many students unable to attend classes and complete their academic programs on time. The strike has also affected the economy, with many businesses and industries reliant on the education sector.
Recent Developments
- The National Assembly has passed a bill to establish a new university, the University of Education, Science and Technology, in Katsina State.
- 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 further action if the government fails to meet its demands.
Next Steps
The strike is expected to continue until the government meets ASUU's demands. The union has vowed to continue the strike until its demands are met, and has called on students and Nigerians to support its cause.
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