Strike action asuu schedules announce position government offers
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Strike Action by ASUU
The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has been on strike since February 14, 2022, demanding better working conditions, improved funding for universities, and the implementation of the 2009 FGN-ASUU agreement.
ASUU Schedules
ASUU has announced the following schedules for its strike action:
- Monday, February 14, 2022: ASUU embarked on an indefinite strike, shutting down all public universities in Nigeria.
- March 2022: ASUU extended its strike by four weeks, citing the government's failure to meet its demands.
- April 2022: ASUU announced a further extension of its strike by eight weeks, citing the government's lack of progress in implementing its demands.
Government Offers
The Nigerian government has made several offers to ASUU to resolve the strike, including:
- February 2022: The government offered to pay ASUU members a 23.7% salary increase, as well as a N40 billion Earned Academic Allowance (EAA) to be paid in two installments.
- March 2022: The government offered to pay ASUU members a 25% salary increase, as well as a N40 billion EAA to be paid in two installments.
- April 2022: The government offered to pay ASUU members a 25% salary increase, as well as a N40 billion EAA to be paid in two installments, and a commitment to implement the 2009 FGN-ASUU agreement.
Current Status
The strike by ASUU is ongoing, and the union has not yet called off the strike. The government and ASUU are still engaged in negotiations to resolve the strike.