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ASUU suspends strike at Niger Delta University

From The Punch · () English

Translated from English and summarized by DistantNews. Read the original for the full story.

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  • The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) at Niger Delta University has suspended its indefinite strike.
  • The suspension follows a Collective Bargaining Agreement with the Bayelsa State Government regarding allowances and arrears.
  • Key agreements include the commencement of payments for Consolidated Academic Tools Allowance, Professional Allowance, and wage award arrears starting in late 2026 and early 2027.

The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) branch at Niger Delta University has officially suspended its indefinite strike, marking an end to the industrial action that stemmed from disputes over the implementation of allowances and arrears. The decision follows a Collective Bargaining Agreement reached with the Bayelsa State Government.

The Academic Staff Union of Universities, NDU Branch just suspended its indefinite strike action, and this is resulting from a Collective Bargaining Agreement signed between the Bayelsa State Government and the branch.

— Lucky BebeteidohChairperson of ASUU-NDU, announcing the suspension of the strike.

Lucky Bebeteidoh, the Chairperson of ASUU-NDU, announced the suspension, stating that the agreement paves the way for the union to call off the strike. The core of the agreement involves the state government's commitment to commence payments for the Consolidated Academic Tools Allowance (CATA) and Professional Allowance starting in October 2026. Furthermore, arrears for CATA and Professional Allowance, along with 19 months of wage award arrears, are slated to begin payment from January 2027.

While the agreement addresses the immediate financial concerns, Bebeteidoh also appealed to the state government regarding the university's broader funding situation. He expressed concern that the current subvention policy is gradually undermining the institution's stability. The lack of staff accommodation was also highlighted as a significant issue affecting the productivity of university members, who face daily commutes.

That the government has agreed to commence the payment of the Consolidated Academic Tools Allowance (CATA) and the Professional Allowance from October 2026.

— Lucky BebeteidohDetailing one of the key points of the agreement with the Bayelsa State Government.

The Collective Bargaining Agreement includes a clause that allows the union to take further action if the state government substantially breaches the terms of the agreement, operating within appropriate labor laws. This provision offers a safeguard for the union moving forward.

The Bayelsa State Government has agreed to commence the payment of the nine (9) months CATA/Professional Allowance Arrears from January 2027.

— Lucky BebeteidohOutlining the timeline for the payment of arrears as part of the agreement.

Bebeteidoh extended thanks to Governor Douye Diri for his support, but reiterated the university's challenges, including subvention issues and inadequate housing. The suspension of the strike is expected to allow academic activities to resume at Niger Delta University, though concerns about long-term funding and infrastructure remain.

The Bayelsa State Government has agreed to pay the nineteen (19) months wage award arrears from January 2027.

— Lucky BebeteidohSpecifying the payment schedule for wage award arrears.
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Originally published by The Punch in English. Translated, summarized, and contextualized automatically by DistantNews, with a note on how the source frames the story. Not individually reviewed before publishing. How this works.

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