ASUU in Taraba University embarks on indefinite strike over poor funding

Due to claimed non-implementation of its demands, the Taraba State University Chapter of the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has gone on an indefinite strike.

In a statement released on Friday, Samuel Shikaa, the university’s ASUU chairman, declared the choice to go on strike.
Shikaa claims that the state government’s inadequate budget, the failure to follow the Memorandum of Action (MoA) that was agreed with the union in 2021, the fractional payment of salaries, the non-payment of promotions, and salary arrears are all contributing factors to the strike.

The statement reads: “The relationship between the Taraba state government and the ASUU has once again deteriorated, as the government’s actions have forced the union into another round of industrial disharmony.

“Despite previous efforts to address the university staff’s issues, including unpaid salaries, inadequate funding, and non-implementation of agreements, the government’s recent actions and utterances have further exacerbated the situation.

“As a result, our members have been compelled to take industrial action to demand their rights and ensure that their welfare is given the attention it deserves.

“This latest development highlights the urgent need for a lasting solution to the issues facing workers at Taraba State University and the importance of constructive engagement between the government and the union to ensure a harmonious and productive work environment.

“In conclusion, the branch craves for the understanding of the general public and the university community to prevail on the Taraba state government to attend to the legitimate demands of our members. The union, at this moment, affirms its resoluteness to pursue these issues to a logical conclusion.”