Latest news on asuu strike and fg

The ongoing ASUU strike and the Federal Government's response are ongoing developments. Here are some of the latest news and updates:

Latest Updates:

  1. ASUU Strike Enters 12th Week: The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) strike has entered its 12th week, with no end in sight. The strike began on February 14, 2022, and has affected over 70 million students across the country.
  2. FG Offers Fresh Proposal: The Federal Government has offered a fresh proposal to ASUU, which includes a 23.7% salary increase for lecturers, a 35% increase in the University's overhead costs, and a 20% increase in the University's research grants.
  3. ASUU Rejects FG's Proposal: ASUU has rejected the Federal Government's proposal, citing that it does not meet their demands. The union is demanding a comprehensive overhaul of the university system, including the implementation of the University Transparency and Accountability Solution (UTAS) and the payment of outstanding salaries and allowances.
  4. Students Protest: Students from various universities across the country have taken to the streets to protest the ongoing strike. The protests have been peaceful, with students calling on the Federal Government to resolve the strike and reopen universities.
  5. Court Injunction: A Federal High Court in Abuja has issued an injunction restraining ASUU from proceeding with the strike. However, ASUU has refused to comply with the injunction, citing that it is a political move to intimidate the union.

Key Issues:

  1. Funding: The Federal Government has been accused of not providing adequate funding for universities, leading to a decline in the quality of education and infrastructure.
  2. UTAS: ASUU is demanding the implementation of the University Transparency and Accountability Solution (UTAS), a new payment platform that will ensure that salaries and allowances are paid promptly and accurately.
  3. Salary and Allowances: ASUU is demanding the payment of outstanding salaries and allowances, which have been pending for several months.
  4. Infrastructure: The union is demanding the provision of adequate infrastructure, including classrooms, libraries, and laboratories, to improve the learning environment.

Recent Quotes:

  1. ASUU President, Prof. Emmanuel Osodeke: "We are not going to call off the strike until our demands are met. We are not going to be intimidated by any court injunction or any other form of pressure."
  2. FG's Minister of Education, Adamu Adamu: "We are willing to negotiate with ASUU, but we cannot meet their demands. We need to find a middle ground that is acceptable to both parties."
  3. Students' Union President, Comrade Adeyemi Adeyemi: "We are tired of being at home. We want to go back to school and continue our education. We urge the Federal Government to resolve the strike and reopen universities."

Next Steps:

  1. ASUU Strike Continues: The strike is expected to continue until ASUU's demands are met.
  2. FG-ASUU Negotiations: The Federal Government and ASUU are expected to continue negotiations to resolve the strike.
  3. Student Protests: Students are expected to continue protesting the strike and calling on the Federal Government to resolve the issue.

Please note that the situation is dynamic, and updates may change rapidly. I will do my best to provide the latest information available.