Nta news on asuu strike
Here are the latest updates on the ASUU strike:
Latest Development:
The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has extended its ongoing strike by four weeks, effective from February 14, 2023. This decision was made after the union's National Executive Council (NEC) meeting on February 13, 2023.
Reasons for the Strike:
The strike was called off in December 2020, but it was resumed in February 2022 due to the federal government's failure to implement the 2009 FGN-ASUU agreement and the 2020 ASUU-FGN Memorandum of Action (MOA). The main reasons for the strike include:
- Non-payment of salaries and allowances
- Non-release of revitalization funds for universities
- Non-implementation of the 2009 FGN-ASUU agreement
- Non-implementation of the 2020 ASUU-FGN MOA
- Poor funding of 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 some funds for revitalization, but ASUU has rejected the offer, saying it is not enough.
Impact on Students:
The strike has had a significant impact on students, who have been at home for over a year. Many students have been unable to complete their academic programs, and some have had to defer their studies or seek alternative options.
Calls for Resolution:
There have been calls from various quarters, including students, parents, and education stakeholders, for the government and ASUU to resolve the issues and end the strike. The strike has also had a negative impact on the economy and the education sector as a whole.
Next Steps:
The strike is expected to continue for at least four more weeks, and it remains to be seen whether the government and ASUU can reach a mutually acceptable agreement. In the meantime, students and parents will continue to bear the brunt of the strike.
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