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Gombe Varsity ASUU Threatens Action Over Unpaid Entitlements

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Translated from English, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) at Gombe State University has demanded the immediate payment of outstanding entitlements owed to its members.
  • The union listed specific unpaid entitlements including the 2025 FGN/ASUU Agreement, wage awards, minimum wage arrears, and Earned Academic Allowance.
  • ASUU has warned of potential escalation and consideration of other options if the state government fails to address these demands promptly.

The Gombe State University chapter of the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has issued a stern warning to the state government, demanding the immediate settlement of a litany of unpaid entitlements. This strong stance, articulated in a communiqué following a union congress, highlights a growing frustration among academic staff over delayed payments.

The Congress of the Academic Staff Union of Universities, Gombe State University branch, received the reports of the efforts by the leadership to get the government to settle outstanding entitlements of members.

— ASUU communiquéThis quote from the union's official statement highlights their review of past efforts to resolve the payment issues.

The union has meticulously itemized the outstanding dues, which encompass crucial agreements like the 2025 FGN/ASUU Agreement, various wage awards, and minimum wage arrears. The specific mention of the Earned Academic Allowance backlog from 2021 to 2024 underscores a persistent issue of financial neglect.

all efforts made by the leadership in this regard proved abortive.

— ASUU communiquéThis statement expresses the union's disappointment with the lack of progress in their negotiations with the government.

ASUU's declaration that the congress "may consider other options if the government fails to address these issues" signals a potential disruption to academic activities. This is not merely a request for payment but a firm ultimatum, indicating that the union is prepared to take further action to ensure its members receive their due compensation. The government's response will be critical in determining the future of industrial harmony at the university.

the government should settle all outstanding entitlements with immediate effect.

— ASUU communiquéThis is the core demand of the union, emphasizing the urgency of the situation.
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