The body commenced a strike action on December 5, 2024, over the partial implementation of multiple Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) and Memoranda of Action (MoAs) agreed upon between the Taraba State Government, and the union since 2014.
The union had listed key issues under dispute which it said have been addressed to include funding of the University, Earned Academic Allowances (EAA), staff pension and gratuity, the backlog of salaries, the constitution of the governing council, and minimum wage adjustments.
It said the government has made commitments that the government, through the Governing Council, will enhance university funding in line with Taraba State Law No. 4 of 2008.
The ASUU Taraba chapter also said the Earned Academic Allowances (EAA): An initial payment of 10 per cent of the total accumulated sum has been disbursed.
Subsequently, 5per cent of the accumulated sum will be released monthly, commencing in February 2025, until the entire arrears are fully defrayed.
It added that the government has approved the implementation of a State-Defined Pension Scheme, with specific provisions for the prompt and efficient payment of benefits.
“Backlog of Salaries: A template for clearing arrears will be finalised by the first week of February 2025.Constitution of the University Governing Council: Membership will be adjusted to comply with statutory requirements.
“The Government has implemented the wage and consequential adjustments, with a commitment to timely salary payments,” the statement read in part.
“With the above agreements in place and with the approval of ASUU National, the ASUU-TSU Chapter hereby suspends the strike action with immediate effect.
ASUU extended profound gratitude to its national, and Zonal leadership, and the TSU Congress for their unwavering support, which he said had culminated in the successful resolution of the struggle.
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