Latest news on 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.
- FG's Offer: The Federal Government has offered to pay the outstanding salaries of lecturers, but ASUU is demanding a more comprehensive solution to the issues at stake.
- ASUU's Demands: ASUU is demanding the implementation of the 2009 FGN-ASUU agreement, the payment of outstanding salaries, and the revitalization of the university system.
- Students' Suffering: The strike has caused significant disruption to academic activities, with many students unable to access their institutions or complete their academic programs.
- Court Injunction: A Federal High Court in Abuja has issued an injunction restraining ASUU from proceeding with the strike, but the union has refused to comply, citing the government's failure to address their demands.
Recent Quotes:
- ASUU President: "We are not going back to work until our demands are met. The government must take us seriously and address our concerns." - ASUU President, Professor Emmanuel Osodeke.
- FG Minister: "We are willing to negotiate with ASUU, but we cannot meet their demands as they are unrealistic. We are willing to pay the outstanding salaries, but we need to find a sustainable solution." - Minister of Education, Adamu Adamu.
Timeline:
- February 14, 2022: ASUU begins an indefinite strike to protest the government's failure to implement the 2009 FGN-ASUU agreement and other issues.
- March 28, 2022: ASUU and FG hold a meeting to discuss the strike.
- April 4, 2022: The meeting is adjourned to further discuss the issues.
Next Steps:
- ASUU-FG Meeting: The two parties are expected to meet again on April 4, 2022, to discuss the strike.
- Court Hearing: The Federal High Court in Abuja is expected to hear the case against ASUU on April 5, 2022.
- Student Protests: Students are expected to continue protesting the strike and demanding an end to the disruption of their academic activities.
Please note that the situation is subject to change, and updates will be provided as more information becomes available.