- ASUU Suspends Taraba Varsity Strike After Agreement With Government
- Intervention fund increased to ₦500 million
- Union vows to monitor compliance as academic activities resume
The Academic Staff Union of Universities, Taraba State University branch, suspended its industrial action after signing a Memorandum of Action with the Taraba State Government and the university management.
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EKO HOT BLOG reports that the decision was announced in a statement issued after the union’s congress and signed by its Chairman, Mbave Joshua, on Tuesday.
The union said it reached the decision after careful deliberation and in recognition of commitments made by the state government to address the issues that led to the strike.
ASUU described the Memorandum of Action as a significant step towards restoring academic activities and improving staff welfare. It assured students, parents and the public that lectures would resume immediately while it monitors compliance with the agreement.
“The branch remains committed to ensuring that all provisions of the MoA are faithfully executed in the interest of staff and the overall development of the university,” the statement read.
It added, “The union appreciates the patience, understanding, and support of all stakeholders throughout the period of the strike.”
The strike, which began on February 18, 2026, followed unresolved disputes between lecturers and the state government over salary backlogs, earned academic allowances and the absence of a pension scheme.
Tensions escalated when the government introduced a no work no pay policy two weeks into the strike.
In response, Governor Agbu Kefas engaged the lecturers after assuming his role as Visitor to the university. He approved ₦200 million to offset part of the salary backlog and pledged ₦100 million monthly.
Although the union initially rejected the offer as inadequate, the intervention fund was later increased to ₦500 million, paving the way for the agreement.
With the strike suspended, stakeholders expressed optimism that the deal would be fully implemented, while ASUU insisted it would closely monitor compliance.
