Lautech latest news on strike

Here are the latest news updates on the strike by the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) at the Ladoke Akintola University of Technology (LAUTECH), Ogbomoso, Oyo State, Nigeria:

Latest Update (as of March 2023)

The strike by ASUU at LAUTECH has entered its 14th month, with no end in sight. The union has been demanding the payment of outstanding salaries, allowances, and benefits owed to its members, as well as the implementation of the 2019 Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between the university and the union.

Recent Developments

  1. Meeting with the Governor: On February 24, 2023, the ASUU chapter at LAUTECH met with the Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, to discuss the ongoing strike. The governor assured the union that his administration was committed to resolving the issues, but no concrete agreement was reached.
  2. Protest by Students: On February 21, 2023, students of LAUTECH staged a peaceful protest to demand an end to the strike. The students, who were led by their union leaders, marched through the streets of Ogbomoso, carrying placards and chanting slogans.
  3. Visit by the Minister: On February 17, 2023, the Minister of Education, Adamu Adamu, visited LAUTECH to meet with the ASUU leadership and other stakeholders. The minister assured the union that the federal government was committed to resolving the issues, but no specific timeline was given for the resolution of the strike.

Background

The strike by ASUU at LAUTECH began in November 2021, following a dispute over the payment of outstanding salaries, allowances, and benefits owed to its members. The union has also been demanding the implementation of the 2019 MoU, which was signed by the university and the union.

The strike has had a significant impact on the university, with many students and staff members affected. The university has been unable to conduct academic activities, and many students have been unable to graduate or continue their studies.

Call to Action

The ASUU chapter at LAUTECH has called on the federal and state governments to take immediate action to resolve the issues and end the strike. The union has also appealed to the public to support its demands and to pressure the governments to take action.

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