The punch news on asuu strike
Here are some recent updates on the ASUU strike:
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 been ongoing for over a month.
Background
The ASUU strike was called off in December 2020 after a nine-month strike, but the union had been warning of another strike if its demands were not met. The union's demands include:
- Renegotiation of the 2009 ASUU-FGN Agreement
- Implementation of the University Transparency and Accountability Solution (UTAS)
- Payment of outstanding salaries and allowances
- Revitalization of public universities
- Improved funding for universities
Recent Developments
- The federal government has been accused of not taking the strike seriously, with some ministers saying that the strike is not a major issue.
- The National Assembly has passed a bill to establish a new university, which ASUU has criticized as a distraction from the ongoing strike.
- Some universities have been affected by the strike, with some students being forced to stay at home or seek alternative arrangements.
- The strike has also affected research and academic activities, with many researchers and academics unable to conduct their work.
Reactions
- The ASUU has been criticized by some for the impact of the strike on students and the economy.
- The federal government has been accused of not doing enough to resolve the strike.
- Some students have taken to social media to express their frustration and disappointment with the strike.
What's Next?
The ASUU strike is expected to continue for at least another four weeks, unless the federal government meets the union's demands. The strike has the potential to have a significant impact on the academic calendar and the economy.
Sources
- Punch News
- Vanguard News
- Premium Times
- The Nation Newspaper
- ASUU Official Website