Latest news about asuu strike 2017
The ASUU strike in 2017 was a significant event in Nigeria's academic calendar. Here are some of the latest news and updates about the strike:
Background: The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) went on strike on August 14, 2017, to protest the federal government's failure to implement the 2009 agreement and the 2013 Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between the union and the government. The strike was called off on September 14, 2017, after a 10-week strike.
Key Demands: ASUU's key demands included:
- Implementation of the 2009 agreement and the 2013 MoU.
- Payment of outstanding salaries and allowances.
- Improved funding for universities.
- Establishment of a university autonomy bill.
- Implementation of the National Minimum Wage Act.
Strike Impact: The strike had a significant impact on the academic calendar, with many students missing out on important academic activities, including exams and graduation ceremonies. The strike also affected the morale of university staff and the overall quality of education in Nigeria.
Government Response: The federal government responded to the strike by setting up a committee to negotiate with ASUU. The government also offered to pay outstanding salaries and allowances to university staff. However, ASUU rejected the government's offer, citing that it did not meet their demands.
Strike Resolution: The strike was called off on September 14, 2017, after ASUU and the government reached a partial agreement. The agreement included the payment of outstanding salaries and allowances, as well as the establishment of a committee to implement the 2009 agreement and the 2013 MoU.
Aftermath: After the strike was called off, ASUU and the government continued to negotiate to implement the 2009 agreement and the 2013 MoU. However, the implementation of the agreement has been slow, and ASUU has threatened to go on strike again if the government fails to meet its demands.
Recent Developments: In recent years, there have been reports of ASUU's dissatisfaction with the government's implementation of the agreement. In 2020, ASUU threatened to go on strike again over the government's failure to meet its demands. The strike was eventually called off after the government agreed to meet with ASUU to discuss the outstanding issues.
Overall, the ASUU strike in 2017 was a significant event in Nigeria's academic calendar, and its impact is still being felt today.