News today on asuu strike
Here are some recent news updates on the ASUU strike:
Latest Update (March 14, 2023)
The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has extended its ongoing strike by four weeks, citing the federal government's failure to meet its demands. The union's national president, Professor Emmanuel Osodeke, announced the extension at a press conference in Abuja.
Background
The ASUU strike began on February 14, 2023, after the union's members voted to embark on the strike to demand better working conditions, improved funding for public universities, and the implementation of the 2009 FGN-ASUU agreement.
Key Demands
ASUU is demanding:
- The release of N40 billion revitalization fund for public universities.
- The payment of earned academic allowances (EAA) to its members.
- The implementation of the 2009 FGN-ASUU agreement.
- The establishment of a visitation panel to investigate the state of public universities.
Government Response
The federal government has offered to pay N30 billion to ASUU, which the union has rejected as inadequate. The government has also set up a committee to negotiate with ASUU, but the union has expressed dissatisfaction with the committee's composition and terms of reference.
Impact on Students
The strike has disrupted academic activities in public universities across the country, affecting over 1.5 million students. Many students have been forced to stay at home, while others have been seeking alternative means of continuing their education.
Recent Developments
- The National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) has threatened to embark on a nationwide protest if the strike is not called off soon.
- The Academic Staff Union of Polytechnics (ASUP) has also joined the strike, adding to the pressure on the government to resolve the dispute.
- The federal government has announced plans to establish a new university in each of the six geo-political zones of the country, which ASUU has criticized as a diversionary tactic.
I hope this update helps!