The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has threatened the federal government with another strike action if it does not address lingering issues, News About Nigeria reports.
ASUU President, Emmanuel Osodeke, disclosed this in a statement on Wednesday, disclosing that the federal government has been given a 14-day ultimatum before the association takes action.
He noted that the union is seeking the conclusion of the renegotiation of the 2009 FGN/ASUU Agreement based on the Nimi Briggs Committee’s Draft Agreement of 2021, as well as the release of withheld salaries due to the 2022 strike action.
He also expressed frustration with the government’s lack of commitment and delay tactics, stating that these actions are fueling a crisis in the public university system.
“In view of the foregoing, ASUU resolves to give the Nigerian Government another 14 days, in addition to the earlier 21 days, beginning from Monday, September 23, 2024, during which all the lingering issues must have been concretely addressed to the satisfaction of the membership of the union.
“The union should not be held responsible for any industrial disharmony that arises from the government’s failure to seize the new opportunity offered by ASUU to nip the looming crisis in the bud,” he stated.
The union is also seeking funding for the revitalisation of public universities, partly captured in the 2023 Federal Government Budget, and the payment of earned academic allowances, partly captured in the 2023 Federal Government Budget.
ASUU also demands the release of unpaid salaries for staff on sabbatical, part-time, and adjunct appointments affected by the Integrated Payroll and Personnel Information System (IPPIS).
