The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has issued a fresh 14-day ultimatum to the Federal Government, urging it to address unresolved issues or face another potential strike action.
The union’s national president, Emmanuel Osodeke, made this announcement through an official statement released on Wednesday, September 25, 2024.
According to the statement, ASUU is dissatisfied with the government’s handling of its longstanding demands. The union expressed frustration over what it describes as the government’s consistent use of delay tactics and failure to show genuine commitment to resolving their concerns.
These unresolved matters, which have been a source of tension between ASUU and the government, include funding for universities, salary arrears, and the implementation of past agreements.
The union highlighted that they have already given the government ample time to act, having earlier issued a 21-day notice.
However, since no tangible progress has been made, ASUU has decided to issue a new ultimatum, giving the Federal Government 14 more days to fulfill its obligations. The countdown began on Monday, September 23, 2024.
The statement reads in part: “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.”
