Futo news on asuu strike
Here are some recent 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.
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 Memorandum of Action (MOA).
Demands
ASUU is demanding:
- Renegotiation of the 2009 FGN-ASUU agreement to address issues such as funding, infrastructure, and staff welfare.
- Implementation of the 2020 MOA, which includes the payment of outstanding salaries and allowances.
- Improved funding for universities, including the release of the 2022 budgetary allocation.
- Establishment of a visitation panel to investigate the state of universities.
- Implementation of the University Transparency and Accountability Solution (UTAS) to replace the Integrated Payroll and Personnel Information System (IPPIS).
Government Response
The federal government has been accused of not taking the strike seriously, with some officials describing it as a "strike of convenience." The government has offered to negotiate with ASUU, but the union has rejected the offer, saying it is not willing to engage in a "tokenistic" negotiation.
Impact
The strike has affected over 1.5 million students, with many universities closed indefinitely. The strike has also had a significant impact on the economy, with losses estimated to be in the billions of naira.
Recent Developments
- The National Assembly has passed a bill to establish a university autonomy bill, which aims to give universities more autonomy to manage their affairs.
- The government has set up a committee to negotiate with ASUU, but the union has rejected the committee, saying it is not willing to engage with it.
- The strike has led to protests and demonstrations by students and staff, with some calling for the government to take immediate action to resolve the crisis.
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