Unpaid Arrears: TSU ASUU issues 14-day strike notice to Taraba Govt
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- The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) at Taraba State University has issued a 14-day strike notice to the state government.
- The union demands the immediate implementation of outstanding agreements, particularly the ASUU-Federal Government 2025 Agreement and payment of financial arrears since January 2026.
- ASUU warns that failure to comply will result in industrial action, potentially disrupting academic activities.
The Taraba State University branch of the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has issued a stern 14-day ultimatum to the Taraba State Government, demanding the immediate implementation of outstanding agreements. The union warns that failure to comply will lead to industrial action, potentially disrupting academic activities at the institution.
Dr. Joshua Garba Mbave, the branch Chairman, stated that the ultimatum is a formal demand for compliance, not an invitation for new negotiations. He urged the state government, the university's Governing Council, and management to urgently address the pending issues. Mbave emphasized that the lecturers' patience should not be misinterpreted as a willingness to surrender.
The Union considers the continued non-implementation of the Agreement unacceptable and fundamentally inconsistent with the principles of good-faith negotiation, collective bargaining, legitimate expectation, and established industrial relations practice.
The resolution follows directives from the National Executive Council (NEC) of ASUU regarding the continued non-implementation of the ASUU-Federal Government 2025 Agreement. Mbave described the ongoing non-compliance as unacceptable and contrary to principles of good-faith negotiation and collective bargaining. He stressed the importance of honoring agreements reached through recognized processes within stipulated or reasonable timeframes.
The 14-day notice commenced on August 13, 2026, and is set to expire on August 26, 2026. Key demands include the full implementation of all applicable outstanding provisions of the ASUU-FGN 2025 Agreement and the immediate payment of all financial arrears accumulated from January 2026 to the present. ASUU hopes the state government and university authorities will act within this period to avert a strike.
The patience of lecturers should not be mistaken for surrender.
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