Nigeria asuu strike update today news
Here are the latest updates on the ASUU strike in Nigeria:
Latest News:
- The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has extended its ongoing strike by four weeks, effective from February 14, 2023. (Source: Vanguard News)
- The Federal Government has agreed to pay the outstanding salaries of lecturers who have been on strike, but ASUU is still demanding the implementation of the 2009 FGN-ASUU agreement. (Source: The Punch)
- The National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) has threatened to embark on a nationwide protest if the strike is not called off by the end of February. (Source: Daily Trust)
Background:
The ASUU strike began on February 14, 2022, after the union's members voted to embark on the strike due to the government's failure to meet their demands, including the implementation of the 2009 FGN-ASUU agreement, the payment of outstanding salaries, and the revitalization of universities.
Key Demands:
- Implementation of the 2009 FGN-ASUU agreement, which includes the payment of outstanding salaries and allowances.
- Revitalization of universities, including the provision of infrastructure, equipment, and staff development.
- Payment of earned academic allowances.
- Improved funding for universities.
- Implementation of the University Transparency and Accountability Solution (UTAS) for the payment of salaries and allowances.
Government Response:
The Federal Government has been engaging with ASUU to resolve the strike, but the union has expressed dissatisfaction with the government's response. The government has offered to pay the outstanding salaries of lecturers, but ASUU is still demanding the implementation of the 2009 agreement.
Impact:
The strike has had a significant impact on the education sector, with many students unable to attend classes and complete their academic programs on time. The strike has also affected the morale of lecturers and the overall quality of education in Nigerian universities.
Next Steps:
The strike is expected to continue until ASUU's demands are met. The union has given the government an ultimatum to resolve the strike, and if the strike is not called off by the end of February, NANS has threatened to embark on a nationwide protest.
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