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ASUU declares indefinite strike at Taraba State University

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ASUU has begun an indefinite strike at Taraba State University over unpaid salary arrears and unimplemented remuneration agreements. The strike started on Monday after negotiations and a verification exercise failed to resolve the dispute.

What the institution said

  • ASUU declared an indefinite strike at Taraba State University.

    “ASUU) has declared an indefinite strike at the Taraba State University”

  • The strike took effect on Monday.

    “The strike, which took effect on Monday”

  • The ASUU-TSU chairperson is Joshua Mbave.

    “The ASUU-TSU chairperson, Joshua Mbave, announced the industrial action”

  • The union began engaging the Taraba State Government in February 2026.

    “since February 2026, when it began engaging the Taraba State Government”
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  • In January 2025, ASUU-TSU suspended a strike after reaching an agreement with the government.

    “In January 2025, ASUU-TSU suspended a strike after reaching an agreement”

  • The government committed to paying 50 million naira monthly from February 2025 towards settling Earned Academic Allowances.

    “committed to paying ₦50 million monthly from February 2025 towards settling accumulated Earned Academic Allowances”

  • In August 2025, Mr Mbave alleged the government made only one payment, in July of that year.

    “in August 2025, Mr Mbave alleged that the government had made only one payment, in July of that year”

  • In February 2026, the union launched another indefinite strike.

    “In February 2026, the union launched another indefinite strike”

  • The industrial action was suspended in March 2026 after a memorandum of action was signed.

    “The industrial action was suspended in March 2026 after the state government”

  • The verification committee submitted its report on 24 September.

    “the committee completed its assignment and submitted its report on 24 September”

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