The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) is set to begin a new strike in 21 days if the Nigerian government does not fulfill their agreement terms.
This announcement was made by the ASUU National Executive Council during a meeting at the University of Ibadan, and a formal notice will be sent to the Federal Ministries of Labour and Education.
An ASUU source clarified that this is a strike notice, not an ultimatum, and is being issued in accordance with labor laws.
ASUU previously threatened a strike due to the non-implementation of agreements with the federal government.
On June 26, Education Minister Prof. Tahir Mamman held a meeting with ASUU to address ongoing issues and prevent the strike.
ASUU President Prof. Emmanuel Osodeke stated that the agreements made with the government had yet to be implemented. They agreed to review the situation after two weeks to assess the government’s progress.
The ASUU president highlighted that demands include the overdue implementation of 2009 agreements and accumulated academic allowances.
Additionally, there was an agreement for a N200 billion annual revitalization fund for universities over five years, but only one payment has been made since 2013.
Osodeke also criticized the government’s approval of new universities without adequate funding, affecting the quality of education.
