Strike Looms as ASUU Issues Fresh Ultimatum to Tinubu
- President Bola Tinubu has been issued a 14-day strike ultimatum by the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU)
- ASUU's president Emmanuel Osodeke announced the development as the union's resolution over lingering issues arising from its 2009 agreement with the federal government
- The union, among others, also demanded renegotiation of the FGN/ASUU agreement based on the Nimi Briggs committee's draft agreement of 2021
The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has issued a 14-day strike warning to President Bola Tinubu-led government and called for resolution of lingering issues dating back to 2009.
The union's national president, Emmanuel Osodeke emphasised concluding the renegotiation of the 2009 FGN/ASUU agreement based on the Nimi Briggs committee's draft agreement of 2021.
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The union demanded the release of withheld salaries due to the 2022 strike action and payment of unpaid salaries for staff on sabbatical, part-time, and adjunct appointments affected by the Integrated Payroll and Personnel Information System.
Additionally, ASUU called for funding to revitalise public universities and pay earned academic allowances.
According to Channels TV, ASUU also raised concerns about university governance, including implementing reports of visitation panels, reversing the illegal dissolution of governing councils, and adopting the University Transparency and Accountability Solution.
The union expressed frustration with the government's lack of commitment and delay tactics.
When is ASUU going on strike?
The 14-day ultimatum begins on Monday, September 23, 2024, during which ASUU expects concrete actions from the government. The union said failure to address its concerns may lead to an industrial strike, for which it should not be held responsible.
ASUU said its demands align with ongoing advocacy for improved funding, governance, and working conditions in Nigerian public universities.
In 2022, the union embarked on months-long strike to protest non-implementation of its demands by the government.
The statement reads in part:
“In view of the foregoing, ASUU resolves to give the Nigerian Government another 14 days, in addition to the earlier 21 days, beginning from Monday, September 23, 2024, during which all the lingering issues must have been concretely addressed."
ASUU sends strike warning
Legit.ng earlier reported that ASUU declared plan to embark on a nationwide strike in the next 21 days should the federal government fail to meet its demands.
The academic announced the resolution at the end of its NEC meeting at the University of Ibadan, Ibadan, the Oyo state capital.
According to ASUU, the agreements the union reached with the government at their last meeting have not been implemented.
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