ASUU gears up for strike, gives FG ultimatum
UNIJOS ASUU
The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has issued a 14-day ultimatum to the Federal Government to address its demands or risk another round of strike action.
The decision followed a meeting of the union’s National Executive Council (NEC) held on Sunday at the University of Abuja.
In a notice signed by ASUU National President, Professor Chris Piwuna, and released on Monday, the union accused the government of neglecting the university system and failing to respond to its concerns.
Piwuna warned that if the ultimatum lapses without action, ASUU would embark on a two-week warning strike, which could be followed by a total and indefinite strike.
It will be recalled that the Federal Ministry of Education had earlier constituted a committee led by its Permanent Secretary, Abel Enitan, to engage ASUU on its proposals, but no decision has been made public.
The union’s demands include the renegotiation of the 2009 agreement, release of revitalisation funds, payment of outstanding salary arrears, and a sustainable framework for funding public universities.
