Latest on asuu strike news

The ASUU strike! Here's the latest news:

Latest Update (as of March 2023)

The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has been on strike since February 14, 2023, demanding better working conditions, improved funding for public universities, and the implementation of the 2009 FGN-ASUU agreement.

Recent Developments

  1. Negotiations ongoing: The Federal Government and ASUU have been engaged in negotiations to resolve the strike. The government has offered a 23.7% increase in salaries, while ASUU is demanding a 100% implementation of the 2009 agreement.
  2. Court injunction: The National Industrial Court has issued an injunction restraining ASUU from continuing the strike. However, the union has appealed the decision, citing that the court lacks jurisdiction to intervene in the matter.
  3. Students' protests: Students from various universities have been protesting the strike, demanding that the government and ASUU resolve the issue. Some students have also been arrested during these protests.
  4. Lecturers' welfare: ASUU has expressed concerns about the welfare of its members, including the lack of adequate funding for universities, poor working conditions, and inadequate infrastructure.
  5. FG's response: The Federal Government has accused ASUU of being "unreasonable" and has threatened to take "drastic measures" if the strike is not called off.

Key Demands

  1. Implementation of the 2009 FGN-ASUU agreement: ASUU is demanding the full implementation of the 2009 agreement, which includes the revitalization of universities, improved funding, and better working conditions.
  2. Improved funding for public universities: ASUU wants the government to increase funding for public universities to enable them to provide quality education.
  3. Better working conditions: The union is demanding better working conditions, including improved salaries, pensions, and allowances for lecturers.
  4. Renegotiation of the 2009 agreement: ASUU wants the government to renegotiate the 2009 agreement to address the current challenges facing the education sector.

Timeline

Stay tuned for further updates!