Crutech news on asuu strike
Here are some recent 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 affected over 1.5 million students across the country.
Previous Updates
- February 2023: ASUU embarked on an indefinite strike, citing the federal government's failure to implement the 2009 FGN-ASUU agreement, which includes the payment of earned academic allowances, revitalization of universities, and improvement in infrastructure.
- January 2023: The federal government and ASUU reached a tentative agreement, but the union rejected the offer, citing that it did not meet their demands.
- December 2022: ASUU gave the federal government a 14-day ultimatum to meet its demands, warning that it would embark on a strike if the demands were not met.
- November 2022: The federal government and ASUU held a meeting, but the union expressed disappointment with the government's response, saying that it did not address the key issues.
Key Demands
ASUU is demanding:
- Payment of earned academic allowances (EAA) to its members.
- Revitalization of universities, including the provision of infrastructure, equipment, and staff development.
- Improvement in the funding of universities, including the release of funds for the revitalization of universities.
- Implementation of the 2009 FGN-ASUU agreement.
- Addressing the issue of proliferation of universities and the need for a more sustainable funding model.
Impact on Students
The strike has affected over 1.5 million students across the country, with many students expressing frustration and disappointment at the prolonged strike. Some students have taken to social media to express their concerns, while others have called for the government to intervene and resolve the strike.
Government Response
The federal government has urged ASUU to call off the strike, citing the need to protect the interests of students and the country's education system. The government has also offered to meet with ASUU to discuss the outstanding issues, but the union has rejected the offer, saying that it does not meet their demands.
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