ASUU Threatens Nationwide Strike Over Unfulfilled 2009 Agreement
The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has issued a stern warning to the Nigerian government, threatening to embark on a nationwide strike if the long-standing 2009 FG/ASUU agreement is not implemented immediately. The union accuses the Federal Government of failing to act despite repeated commitments.
The agreement in question has been a point of contention for over a decade, with ASUU demanding its full implementation. The union believes that the government’s inaction has negatively impacted the academic sector.
If the government fails to take urgent steps, ASUU may have no choice but to resume industrial action, disrupting academic activities across public universities. This would have far-reaching consequences for students, lecturers, and the entire education system.
The union is demanding immediate action from the government to implement the 2009 agreement. ASUU wants the government to honor its commitments and address the long-standing issues affecting the academic sector.
The ball is now in the government’s court. Will they take urgent action to implement the agreement, or will ASUU proceed with its threat of a nationwide strike? The outcome will have significant implications for the future of education in Nigeria.