Nigeria asuu strike latest news

Here are the latest news updates on the ASUU strike in Nigeria:

Latest Update: The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has extended its ongoing strike by four weeks, effective from February 14, 2023. This decision was taken after a meeting with the Federal Government's team led by the Minister of Labour and Employment, Chris Ngige.

Reasons for the Strike: The strike was called by ASUU in February 2022 due to several unresolved issues, including:

  1. Non-payment of salaries and allowances
  2. Non-release of revitalization funds for universities
  3. Non-implementation of the 2009 FGN-ASUU agreement
  4. Poor funding of universities
  5. Lack of infrastructure in universities

Government's Response: The Federal Government has been engaging with ASUU to resolve the issues, but the talks have been slow and inconclusive. The government has offered some concessions, including the release of N30 billion for the revitalization of universities, but ASUU has rejected the offer as inadequate.

Impact of the Strike: The strike has had a significant impact on the education sector in Nigeria, with many students unable to attend classes and complete their academic programs on time. The strike has also affected the morale of university staff and the overall quality of education in the country.

Recent Developments:

Next Steps: The strike is expected to continue until the government addresses ASUU's demands. The union has vowed to continue the strike until its demands are met, while the government has promised to continue engaging with ASUU to resolve the issues.

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