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ASUU Issues Fresh 14-Day Ultimatum to FG Over Unresolved Issues
The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has issued a new 14-day ultimatum to the Federal Government, urging them to address unresolved issues that have long been a source of contention.
ASUU President, Emmanuel Osodeke, announced in a statement released on Wednesday, highlighting the union’s growing frustration with what they see as the government’s lack of commitment and continuous delay in fulfilling their obligations.
The ultimatum, which began on Monday, September 23, 2024, puts pressure on President Bola Tinubu’s administration to take immediate action to resolve the outstanding matters.
According to Osodeke, the government’s repeated failure to honour past agreements has forced the union to take a stronger stance.
“In light of these ongoing challenges, ASUU has decided to extend another 14 days, in addition to the earlier 21 days, starting from September 23, 2024.
During this time, we expect all lingering issues to be fully addressed to the satisfaction of our members,” Osodeke stated.
He also made it clear that the union will not be held responsible for any disruptions or strikes that may occur if the government fails to seize this opportunity to prevent an impending crisis in the education sector.
The ultimatum represents ASUU’s final effort to avoid industrial action, but the growing tension indicates that another strike may be on the horizon if their demands are not met.
The unresolved issues that have plagued ASUU’s relationship with the government include matters related to funding for public universities, implementation of past agreements, and other key areas that directly impact the working conditions of academic staff and the overall quality of education in Nigeria.
This latest ultimatum has sparked renewed concerns among students and parents, who have faced repeated disruptions in the academic calendar due to previous ASUU strikes.
Many are watching closely to see how the government will respond, as failure to meet the union’s demands could lead to another prolonged strike, further destabilizing the university system in Nigeria.
It was reported that bandits were seen in Kwara State and abducted six residents from Rukpete Village.
The incident was reported to have occurred on June 8 at about 11 p.m.
Sources revealed that seven people were initially taken, but an elderly man was later released, leaving six victims in captivity.
The rising cases of insecurity in the country remain quite alarming.
The state of the country is affecting many people, as they believe nowhere is safe, including schools where they keep their children.
It has been reported that some parents have started withdrawing their children from schools in Abuja.
It can be noted that rumours of bandits being sighted near a school triggered panic, causing parents to hurriedly remove their children for safety.
While the reports of bandits have not been confirmed, the school has also issued safety measures to ensure the protection of students within the premises.
It has been rumored that bandits have made their way to Lagos, and allegedly they were spotted in Ibeju-Lekki, where some residents became suspicious of them and reported the matter.
A clip of the group of men went viral online, and many people became concerned. Whether true or not, fear has been sparked among Lagosians as they worry that bandits may already be in the state. Even if the reports remain unconfirmed, many believe it is still a possibility worth paying attention to.
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