Strike asuu speaks on offers from fg
You're referring to the recent development where the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has spoken on the offers made by the Federal Government (FG) to resolve the ongoing strike.
For those who may not be aware, ASUU has been on strike since February 2022, demanding better working conditions, improved funding for public universities, and the implementation of previous agreements with the government.
According to reports, the FG has made some offers to ASUU, which the union has rejected. The offers reportedly include:
- A 23.7% increase in salaries for university lecturers, which ASUU has described as inadequate.
- A N40 billion revitalization fund for public universities, which ASUU has said is insufficient to address the funding challenges facing the sector.
- The establishment of a committee to look into the issues of earned academic allowances and the promotion of lecturers, which ASUU has described as a "tokenistic" gesture.
ASUU has rejected these offers, stating that they do not meet the union's demands. The union has also accused the FG of not being serious about resolving the strike and has threatened to continue the strike until its demands are met.
The strike has had a significant impact on the academic calendar, with many students unable to attend classes or complete their studies. The FG has also been criticized for not doing enough to resolve the strike and for not prioritizing the education sector.
It's worth noting that the strike has also sparked controversy, with some arguing that ASUU is being unreasonable and that the FG has made sufficient offers to resolve the strike. However, many others have expressed support for ASUU and have called on the FG to do more to address the issues facing the education sector.
What are your thoughts on the strike and the offers made by the FG? Do you think ASUU is being reasonable in its demands, or do you think the FG has made sufficient offers to resolve the strike?