In November 2018, after an executive meeting with its top-tier members, the Academic Staff Union of Universities , the body of university lecturers that protects the interests of its members, declared an indefinite strike. This was in response to the government’s refusal to honor previous agreements such as improved funding of universities. This strike lasted for three months, halting tertiary education across the country.
The coronavirus forced the closure of schools across the world, affecting more than 297 million students in Africa. While other countries have adopted e-learning, the ASUU strike has caused most Nigerian students to endure an indefinite pause on their education. In late August, several schools around the world began reopening, but in a twist of events, ASUU added to their list of demands: the government should put proper measures in place to ensure the safe reopening of schools.
It should be noted that the unpreparedness of Nigerian schools to properly organize virtual classes during the pandemic is the fault of both parties; the simple fact that there were simply no facilities to make this possible. It should also be noted that private universities during the earlier stages of the ongoing pandemic organized virtual classes, and a few others conducted convocation ceremonies virtually.
My appeal is to ASSU to sheath their sword because their primary reason why they exist is to train young Nigeria to become leaders of tomorrow n if their life is frustrated it might become counterproductive to the nation on the long run
There is nothing in Nigeria that is sacred to political manipulation. In all honesty, can ASSU point to any aspect of life or institution in Nigeria that receives adequate funding? ASSU is part of tribal politics of Nigeria.
NANS activism is dead in the country. They should hold ASUU responsible. Gone were the days of NANS. Students at home for months just because ASUU refused to key in to IPPIS and they are dead quiet.. babies in universities
If our mumu presidency had sense. They will give ASUU what they want. ASUU resumption at this time will reduce the number of people protesting. Anyway, I stand with SarsMustGo
Asuu are within their rights to demand pending due payments from FG
Means to distract the youth EndPoliceBrutality EndSarsNow SARSMUSTEND Even for exam hall we go still protest 😂😂😂
Please,Our Leaders Should do Well to Put An End To This Police Brutality and Also put And End to AssuStrike... Attending Public University is Not A Crime