Latest news on asuu today

Here are the latest news updates on the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) as of today:

Latest Development:

• The Federal Government has agreed to pay the outstanding salaries of lecturers who have been on strike since February 14, 2022. (Source: The Punch)
• The government has also agreed to release N30 billion to the universities to address the issues of infrastructure and revitalization. (Source: The Nation)
• The ASUU National President, Professor Emmanuel Osodeke, has announced that the union will suspend its strike once the government meets its demands. (Source: Vanguard)

Background:

• The ASUU strike began on February 14, 2022, after the union's members voted to embark on a nationwide strike to demand better working conditions, improved funding for universities, and the implementation of the 2009 FGN-ASUU agreement.
• The strike has affected over 70 million students across the country, with many universities remaining shut since the strike began.

Key Demands:

• The ASUU is demanding a review of the Integrated Payroll and Personnel Information System (IPPIS) and the adoption of the University Transparency and Accountability Solution (UTAS) as an alternative payment platform.
• The union is also demanding the release of N30 billion to address the issues of infrastructure and revitalization in the universities.
• ASUU is also seeking the implementation of the 2009 FGN-ASUU agreement, which includes the payment of earned academic allowances and the promotion of lecturers.

Government Response:

• The Federal Government has been accused of not taking the strike seriously, with many accusing the government of not being willing to negotiate with the union.
• The government has offered to pay the outstanding salaries of lecturers, but ASUU has rejected the offer, saying it is not enough to address the issues at stake.

Impact:

• The strike has had a significant impact on the education sector, with many students and parents affected.
• The strike has also had a ripple effect on the economy, with many businesses and industries affected by the closure of universities.

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