Please dont go on strike senate to asuu

A very timely and relevant topic!

The Senate has indeed been urged by the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) to intervene in the ongoing strike by the union. Here's a brief background:

ASUU has been on strike since February 14, 2022, demanding better working conditions, improved funding for public universities, and the implementation of the 2009 FGN-ASUU agreement. The strike has led to the disruption of academic activities in Nigerian universities, affecting thousands of students.

In a recent appeal, ASUU President, Professor Emmanuel Osodeke, urged the Senate to intervene in the strike, citing the Senate's constitutional role in education and the need for the lawmakers to take decisive action to resolve the impasse.

Here are some key points from the ASUU President's appeal:

  1. Urgent intervention: Osodeke appealed to the Senate to intervene urgently to resolve the strike, emphasizing that the prolonged strike is causing untold hardship for students, parents, and the entire academic community.
  2. FGN-ASUU agreement: He reminded the Senate that the 2009 FGN-ASUU agreement, which was signed by the Federal Government and ASUU, is yet to be fully implemented. He urged the Senate to ensure that the government honors its commitments.
  3. Improved funding: Osodeke emphasized the need for improved funding for public universities, citing the inadequate allocation of funds to the sector. He urged the Senate to advocate for increased funding to enable universities to provide quality education.
  4. Constitutional role: He highlighted the Senate's constitutional role in education, citing Section 18(3) of the 1999 Constitution, which states that the Senate shall have the power to make laws for the peace, order, and good government of the Federation with respect to any matter included in the Exclusive Legislative List.

In response, the Senate has promised to engage with ASUU and the Federal Government to resolve the strike. The Senate President, Ahmad Lawan, has assured that the Senate will do everything possible to resolve the impasse and ensure that students return to their classes as soon as possible.

Let's hope that the Senate's intervention will lead to a swift resolution of the strike and a return to normal academic activities in Nigerian universities.