Current news on asuu strike 2018

The ASUU strike in 2018 was a significant event in Nigeria's academic calendar. Here's a summary of the current news on the strike:

Background: The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) went on strike on November 4, 2018, after negotiations with the Federal Government broke down over issues such as funding, infrastructure, and the implementation of the 2009 agreement.

Key Demands: ASUU demanded:

  1. Improved funding for universities
  2. Implementation of the 2009 agreement, which included the payment of earned academic allowances and the revitalization of the university system
  3. The release of N1.1 trillion (approximately $3.1 billion) owed to universities
  4. The establishment of a university autonomy bill

Strike Duration: The strike lasted for 9 months, from November 4, 2018, to September 14, 2019.

Resolution: On September 14, 2019, ASUU suspended its strike after the Federal Government agreed to meet some of its demands. The agreement included:

  1. The release of N25 billion (approximately $69 million) for the revitalization of the university system
  2. The payment of earned academic allowances to lecturers
  3. The establishment of a visitation panel to oversee the implementation of the 2009 agreement
  4. The release of N20 billion (approximately $55 million) for the payment of outstanding salaries and allowances to lecturers

Aftermath: Although the strike was suspended, some of the issues remain unresolved. ASUU has continued to demand more funding for universities and the implementation of the 2009 agreement. The strike has also had a significant impact on the academic calendar, with many students missing out on a significant portion of their studies.

Current Situation: As of now, the strike has been suspended, but the issues that led to the strike are still ongoing. ASUU and the Federal Government are still negotiating to resolve the outstanding issues. The strike has had a significant impact on the education sector, and it remains to be seen how the situation will unfold in the coming months.

Recent Developments: In recent months, there have been reports of ASUU's concerns over the government's failure to implement the agreement reached in 2019. The union has also expressed concerns over the increasing tuition fees in some universities and the lack of infrastructure in many institutions.