There are indications that the almost-seven-month-old strike by the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) may soon be over as the varsities lecturers have proposed a meeting of the leadership of the union, the governing council of Universities and Vice-Chancellors.



The meeting it was learnt is scheduled for Wednesday, September 14, 2022.

It would be recalled that the Federal Government had on September 6, held a meeting with the vice-chancellors, pro-chancellors, and management of federal universities over the ongoing strike action by the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU).

It would be recalled that ASUU had, on February 14 embarked on a warning strike to demand, among other things, the implementation of the 2009 renegotiated agreement. The bout of extended warning strikes was to evolve into a full-blown industrial action in recent weeks.

The academics are seeking improved welfare, revitalization of public universities and academic autonomy among other demands.

One bone of contention for academics is the non-payment of university revitalization funds, which amounts to about N1.1 trillion.

But the Federal Government has said it doesn’t have the money to pay such an amount, citing low oil prices during the Muhammadu Buhari administration.

The two parties have also been on a warring path since the strike started with accusations and counter-accusations flying around.

Source:https://matrixliveng.com/heightened-expectation-as-ASUU-governing-council-vcs-meet-today/

Damnnn!!! They should call off the Goddammed strike abegiii

they should call off the useless strike!!