Latest news on asup strike 2021

The ASUU strike in Nigeria, which began in March 2020, is still ongoing as of 2021. Here are some of the latest updates:

Latest Developments:

  1. ASUU Strike Enters 14th Month: The strike, which was called off in 2019, resumed in March 2020, and has now entered its 14th month. The strike was called off by the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) over the federal government's failure to implement the 2009 agreement and the 2017 Memorandum of Action (MOA).
  2. FG-ASUU Meeting: The Federal Government and ASUU have held several meetings to resolve the strike, but no agreement has been reached yet. The latest meeting was held on February 10, 2021, where both parties agreed to reconvene on February 16, 2021.
  3. ASUU Demands: ASUU is demanding the implementation of the 2009 agreement, which includes the payment of earned academic allowances, the revitalization of the university system, and the deployment of the University Transparency and Accountability Solution (UTAS) for the payment of salaries.
  4. Students' Suffering: The strike has caused significant disruption to academic activities, with many students unable to attend classes or complete their academic programs. Many students have also been forced to defer their studies or seek alternative educational options.
  5. Economic Impact: The strike has also had a significant economic impact, with many universities experiencing a decline in revenue and many businesses in the education sector struggling to stay afloat.

Recent Quotes:

  1. ASUU President: "We are not going back to work until our demands are met. We are not going to compromise on the issues that we have raised." - ASUU President, Professor Biodun Ogunyemi.
  2. FG Minister: "We are willing to listen to ASUU and find a solution to the strike. We want to resolve this issue amicably." - Minister of Education, Adamu Adamu.

Next Steps:

  1. ASUU- FG Meeting: The next meeting between ASUU and the Federal Government is scheduled for February 16, 2021.
  2. ASUU Strike Continues: The strike is expected to continue until ASUU's demands are met.
  3. Students' Protest: Students have been protesting the strike, calling on the government to resolve the issue and allow them to return to classes.

Please note that the situation is subject to change, and I will do my best to keep you updated on the latest developments.