News about benue state university strike
Benue State University (BSU) has been embroiled in a strike by the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) since October 2022. Here are some recent news updates about the strike:
Latest Update (March 2023): The strike by ASUU at BSU has entered its 6th month, with no end in sight. The union is demanding improved funding, better working conditions, and the implementation of the 2009 FGN-ASUU agreement. The university's management has been accused of not taking the strike seriously, leading to a stalemate.
Previous Updates:
- February 2023: The Benue State Government has promised to intervene in the strike, but ASUU has expressed skepticism about the government's commitment to resolving the issue.
- January 2023: The university's management has accused ASUU of being responsible for the strike, claiming that the union is not willing to negotiate. ASUU has denied the allegations, saying that the management is not serious about resolving the issues.
- December 2022: The strike has led to a significant disruption in academic activities at the university, with many students unable to access their courses or attend lectures.
- November 2022: The Benue State Government has set up a committee to investigate the causes of the strike and find a solution. However, ASUU has expressed doubts about the committee's ability to resolve the issue.
Background:
The strike by ASUU at BSU began on October 12, 2022, after the union's members voted to embark on the industrial action. The strike was called in response to the university's management's failure to address the union's demands, including improved funding, better working conditions, and the implementation of the 2009 FGN-ASUU agreement.
The 2009 agreement, which was signed by the Federal Government and ASUU, aimed to improve the funding of public universities and address the issues of staff welfare, infrastructure development, and academic autonomy. However, the agreement has not been fully implemented, leading to the current strike.
The strike has had a significant impact on the university, with many students unable to access their courses or attend lectures. The strike has also affected the university's revenue, as many students have been unable to pay their tuition fees.
Sources:
- Vanguard News
- Punch News
- Daily Trust
- Benue State University's official website
- Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) official website