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The ASUU strike!

Here's the latest update on the ongoing strike by the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) in Nigeria:

Latest Development:

• The strike, which began on February 14, 2022, has entered its 10th week.
• ASUU has rejected the federal government's offer to increase the salary of university lecturers by 23.7%, saying it is not enough to meet their demands.
• The union is demanding a review of the 2009 agreement between ASUU and the government, which it claims has not been fully implemented.
• ASUU is also seeking the implementation of the University Transparency and Accountability Solution (UTAS) to replace the Integrated Payroll and Personnel Information System (IPPIS).
• The union has threatened to continue the strike until its demands are met.

Government's Response:

• The federal government has offered to increase the salary of university lecturers by 23.7%, but ASUU has rejected the offer.
• The government has also set up a committee to negotiate with ASUU, but the union has expressed dissatisfaction with the committee's composition.
• The government has also threatened to take disciplinary action against ASUU members who are participating in the strike.

Impact of the Strike:

• The strike has disrupted academic activities in Nigerian universities, affecting over 1.5 million students.
• Many students have been unable to access their courses, and some have been forced to defer their studies.
• The strike has also affected research and innovation in Nigerian universities, as well as the overall development of the country.

Next Steps:

• ASUU has vowed to continue the strike until its demands are met.
• The government has also vowed to take disciplinary action against ASUU members who are participating in the strike.
• The strike is likely to continue for some time, and its impact on Nigerian universities and the country as a whole remains to be seen.

I hope this update helps!