Nigeria university strike latest news

Here are the latest news updates on the ongoing university strike in Nigeria:

Latest Update (March 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 strike, which began on February 14, 2023, has affected over 70% of Nigeria's universities.

Key Demands:

  1. Renegotiation of the 2009 ASUU-FGN Agreement
  2. Implementation of the University Transparency and Accountability Solution (UTAS)
  3. Payment of outstanding salaries and allowances
  4. Revitalization of public universities
  5. Improved funding for universities

Government Response:

The federal government has offered to pay the outstanding salaries and allowances of ASUU members, but the union has rejected the offer, saying it is not enough to address the root causes of the strike.

Impact:

The strike has affected over 1.5 million students, with many universities closed indefinitely. The strike has also led to a significant disruption in academic activities, research, and community engagement.

Recent Developments:

  1. The National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) has called on the federal government to resolve the strike and reopen universities.
  2. The Nigerian Labour Congress (NLC) has expressed support for ASUU and called on the government to meet the union's demands.
  3. The federal government has set up a committee to negotiate with ASUU, but the union has expressed skepticism about the committee's ability to resolve the strike.

Previous Updates:

  1. February 14, 2023: ASUU begins indefinite strike over non-implementation of 2009 agreement and other demands.
  2. February 21, 2023: ASUU rejects government's offer to pay outstanding salaries and allowances.
  3. February 28, 2023: NANS calls on government to resolve strike and reopen universities.
  4. March 7, 2023: ASUU extends strike by two weeks, citing government's failure to meet demands.

Please note that the situation is subject to change, and I will do my best to keep this information up to date.