Latest news about asuu strike 2022

The ASUU strike, which began on February 14, 2022, is still ongoing. Here are some of the latest updates:

Latest Developments:

Meeting with FG: The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) and the Federal Government held a meeting on March 28, 2022, to discuss the ongoing strike. The meeting was adjourned to April 4, 2022, for further discussions.
ASUU's Demands: ASUU is demanding a review of the 2009 FG-ASUU agreement, which they claim has not been fully implemented. They are also seeking improved funding for universities, a better welfare package for lecturers, and the implementation of the University Transparency and Accountability Solution (UTAS) payment platform.
FG's Offer: The Federal Government has offered to increase the budget allocation to universities from 7% to 15% of the total budget. However, ASUU has rejected this offer, saying it is not enough to address the fundamental issues affecting the education sector.
Strike Continues: Despite the ongoing negotiations, the ASUU strike has not been called off. The union has vowed to continue the strike until its demands are met.
Impact on Students: The strike has had a significant impact on students, with many universities remaining closed. Students have been advised to stay at home and not to report to campuses until the strike is called off.

Recent Quotes:

"We are not going to call off the strike until our demands are met. We are not going to compromise on the issues that affect the education sector." - ASUU President, Professor Emmanuel Osodeke
"We are willing to increase the budget allocation to universities, but we cannot do it at the expense of other sectors. We need to prioritize the economy." - Minister of Education, Adamu Adamu

Timeline:

Please note that the situation is subject to change, and I will do my best to keep this information up to date.