ASUU to assess zonal preparations for impending strike

The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) is set to access the effectiveness of its mobilization efforts across different zones, in preparation for its upcoming nationwide strike action.

ASUU has issued a three-week deadline to the Federal Government to address its outstanding demands, with branches nationwide uniting in the ultimatum.

The core issues that pertain to condition of service includes all the contending issues as contained in the FGN/ASUU MoU 2012/2013, and the MoA of 2017, Illegal dissolution of Governing Councils in the Federal and State Universities, Release of three and a half months of the outstanding three and a half months withheld salaries for a work that was already done.

“Others are release of the unpaid salaries of our members on sabbatical, adjunct, etc due to IPPIS inadequacy and inefficiency, release of third party deductions by IPPIS, payment of Earned Academic Allowance, implementation of the report of the visitation Panels and adoption of UTAS in place of IPPIS.”

As previously reported, the government had begun the process of integrating the salary payments of lecturers in federal universities, polytechnics, and colleges of education into the Government Integrated Financial Management System (GIFMIS).

An ASUU National Executive Council member, who requested anonymity, expressed dismay and disappointment to our correspondent in Abuja over the government’s approach to the situation, which they described as unacceptable.

He said, “We have observed for too long and are shocked that the government has chosen to ignore us. After the mobilization, the NEC will meet to appraise the actions and formally decide on the next line of action.”