Strike Ends! ASUU, Govt Reach Agreement As Taraba Varsity Reopens

The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), Taraba State University chapter, has called off its strike following the signing of a Memorandum of Action (MoA) with the Taraba State Government and the institution’s management.

The decision was announced in a statement issued after the union’s congress on Tuesday and signed by its chairman, Mbave Joshua.

According to the statement, the suspension of the industrial action came after careful consideration and in recognition of the government’s commitments to address the issues that led to the strike.

The union described the agreement as an important step toward restoring academic activities and improving staff welfare.

ASUU assured students, parents, and the public that lectures and other academic activities would resume immediately, while it continues to monitor the implementation of the agreement.

It also reaffirmed its commitment to ensuring that all terms of the MoA are fully executed for the benefit of staff and the overall growth of the university.

The union expressed appreciation to stakeholders for their patience and support throughout the strike period.

The industrial action, which began on February 18, 2026, was triggered by unresolved disputes between lecturers and the state government, including demands for the payment of salary arrears, earned academic allowances, and the establishment of a pension scheme.

Tensions escalated when the state government introduced a no-work, no-pay policy two weeks into the strike.

In an effort to resolve the impasse, the government established the Office of the Visitor within the university, with Governor Agbu Kefas later engaging directly with the lecturers after assuming the role.

During the meeting, the governor approved an initial ₦200 million to clear part of the salary backlog and promised an additional ₦100 million monthly until all outstanding issues were settled.

Although the union initially considered the offer insufficient, the intervention fund was later increased to ₦500 million, paving the way for the eventual agreement.

With the strike now suspended, there is renewed optimism among stakeholders that the terms of the agreement will be fully implemented to avoid future disruptions.

However, the union stressed that it will continue to closely monitor the government’s compliance with all provisions of the Memorandum of Action.