Latest asuu strike news update
Here are the latest updates on the ASUU strike:
Latest Update (March 14, 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, will now end on April 9, 2023.
Background
The ASUU strike was called off in December 2020 after a nine-month strike, but the union resumed the strike on February 14, 2023, citing the government's failure to implement the 2009 FGN-ASUU agreement and the 2020 ASUU-FGN Memorandum of Action (MoA).
Demands
ASUU is demanding:
- Renegotiation of the 2009 FGN-ASUU agreement and the 2020 ASUU-FGN MoA.
- Implementation of the University Transparency and Accountability Solution (UTAS) as a replacement for the Integrated Payroll and Personnel Information System (IPPIS).
- Payment of outstanding salaries and allowances owed to university lecturers.
- Revitalization of public universities.
- Improved funding for universities.
Government Response
The federal government has been accused of not taking the strike seriously, with some officials saying that the strike is unnecessary and that ASUU is being unreasonable. The government has offered to negotiate with ASUU, but the union has rejected the offer, saying that it is not willing to negotiate until its demands are met.
Impact
The strike has had a significant impact on the education sector, with many students unable to attend classes and complete their academic programs on time. The strike has also affected the economy, with many businesses and industries reliant on the education sector.
Recent Developments
- The National Assembly has passed a bill to establish a new university, the University of Education, Science and Technology, in Katsina State.
- The federal government has announced plans to establish a new university in each of the six geo-political zones of the country.
- ASUU has accused the government of trying to divide the union by offering to negotiate with some members while ignoring others.
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