Fg asuu strike latest news

Here are the latest updates on the ASUU strike:

Latest News:

  1. ASUU Strike Enters 12th Week: The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) strike has entered its 12th week, with no end in sight. The union has been on strike since February 14, 2022, demanding better working conditions, improved funding for universities, and the implementation of the 2009 FGN-ASUU agreement.
  2. FG and ASUU Meet Again: The Federal Government and ASUU have met again to discuss the ongoing strike. The meeting, which took place on March 28, 2023, was aimed at finding a solution to the strike. However, no concrete agreement was reached, and the strike continues.
  3. ASUU Gives FG Ultimatum: ASUU has given the Federal Government an ultimatum to meet its demands or face further action. The union has threatened to take more drastic measures if the government fails to meet its demands within the next two weeks.
  4. Students Suffer as Strike Continues: The ongoing strike has caused significant disruption to academic activities, with many students unable to attend classes or complete their studies. The strike has also affected the morale of students, who are worried about their future.
  5. ASUU Demands Improved Funding: ASUU is demanding improved funding for universities, which it says is necessary to improve the quality of education. The union is also demanding the implementation of the 2009 FGN-ASUU agreement, which it says has not been fully implemented.

Background:

The ASUU strike began on February 14, 2022, after the union and the Federal Government failed to reach an agreement on several issues, including the implementation of the 2009 FGN-ASUU agreement, improved funding for universities, and better working conditions for academic staff.

Key Demands:

  1. Implementation of the 2009 FGN-ASUU Agreement: ASUU is demanding the implementation of the 2009 FGN-ASUU agreement, which was signed by the Federal Government and the union.
  2. Improved Funding for Universities: ASUU is demanding improved funding for universities to improve the quality of education.
  3. Better Working Conditions: ASUU is demanding better working conditions for academic staff, including improved salaries and benefits.
  4. Renegotiation of the 2009 FGN-ASUU Agreement: ASUU is demanding the renegotiation of the 2009 FGN-ASUU agreement to reflect the current economic realities.

Impact:

The ongoing strike has had a significant impact on the education sector, with many universities closed and students unable to attend classes. The strike has also affected the morale of students, who are worried about their future.

Conclusion:

The ASUU strike continues to affect the education sector, with no end in sight. The union is demanding improved funding for universities, better working conditions for academic staff, and the implementation of the 2009 FGN-ASUU agreement. The Federal Government has been urged to meet the union's demands to resolve the strike and restore academic activities in universities.