Eksu latest news on asuu strike
Here are the latest updates on the ASUU strike:
Latest News:
- ASUU Strike Enters 12th Week: The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) strike has entered its 12th week, with no end in sight. The strike began on February 14, 2022, and has affected over 1.5 million students across the country.
- FG, ASUU Meet Again: The Federal Government and ASUU held another meeting on Monday, April 18, 2022, to discuss the ongoing strike. The meeting was attended by the Minister of Labour and Employment, Chris Ngige, and the ASUU President, Professor Emmanuel Osodeke.
- FG Offers N40 Billion to ASUU: The Federal Government has offered ASUU a total of N40 billion to settle the outstanding issues that led to the strike. However, ASUU has rejected the offer, saying it is not enough to meet their demands.
- ASUU Demands N220 Billion: ASUU is demanding a total of N220 billion from the Federal Government to settle the outstanding issues, including the revitalization of universities, payment of earned academic allowances, and the implementation of the 2009 FGN-ASUU agreement.
- Students Protest in Lagos: Students of the University of Lagos (UNILAG) and other institutions in Lagos have protested against the ongoing strike, calling on the Federal Government to resolve the issue and reopen universities.
Background:
The ASUU strike began on February 14, 2022, after the union's members voted to embark on the strike to demand better working conditions, improved funding for universities, and the implementation of the 2009 FGN-ASUU agreement.
The agreement, which was signed by the Federal Government and ASUU in 2009, aimed to improve the funding and infrastructure of universities in Nigeria. However, the agreement has not been fully implemented, leading to the current strike.
Key Demands:
- Revitalization of Universities: ASUU is demanding the revitalization of universities, including the provision of infrastructure, equipment, and staff development.
- Payment of Earned Academic Allowances: ASUU is demanding the payment of earned academic allowances to its members, which have been outstanding for several years.
- Implementation of 2009 FGN-ASUU Agreement: ASUU is demanding the implementation of the 2009 FGN-ASUU agreement, which aimed to improve the funding and infrastructure of universities in Nigeria.
- Improved Funding for Universities: ASUU is demanding improved funding for universities, including the provision of additional resources to support research and development.
Conclusion:
The ASUU strike has entered its 12th week, with no end in sight. The strike has affected over 1.5 million students across the country, and the Federal Government and ASUU are still at loggerheads over the outstanding issues. The strike is a major concern for students, parents, and the education sector as a whole, and a resolution is urgently needed to reopen universities and allow students to continue their academic pursuits.