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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.
Lagos State Police react to claims of them taking money from dispatch riders on the Coastal Road in Lagos.
It started after a rumour was shared that police arrest and take money from riders as a demand for high bribes, sometimes reaching ₦200,000, and seize motorcycles if not given.
The Police Public Relations Officer, SP Benjamin Hundeyin, then addressed the claims online and stated in his statement that he disagreed that the rumour is true and stated, “The spread of misinformation only causes more harm than good. In this era, we can and must do better.”
It has been announced by the governor of Ogun that Tuesday 3rd of February is a public holiday in order to mark the 50th anniversary of the state creation.
This public holiday declaration was released in a statement by the secretary of the state, Tokunbo Talabi.
He then added that the holiday will provide as a day for the citizens to participate in the activities for the state milestone.
Former Kogi politician, Dino Melaye, faces backlash from the public after he shared a video on social media of him abroad and living well through his luxurious lifestyle.
In the same video, he speaks about Nigeria’s current economy and shares his disappointment.
He wrote, “See country, God help us to build a true nation where our wicked leaders will be in jail and the right people in power. Nigeria must be fixed. YES WE CAN.”
However, many state that what he posted and what he is saying contradict each other, and they accused him of sharing his own records to know if he was a corrupt leader.
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