The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), Taraba State University (TSU) branch, has officially resumed its indefinite strike action, citing continued neglect of agreements by the state government.
In a press release signed by the union chairman, Dr. Joshua Garba Mbave, ASUU informed students, parents, and stakeholders that the strike, previously suspended in January 2025, is now back because the government failed to implement a Memorandum of Action (MoA) agreed upon last year.
“The strike was earlier suspended in good faith to allow the government adequate time to address the agreed issues. However, the government has failed to take concrete and verifiable steps toward fulfilling its obligations,” Dr. Mbave stated.
“The Academic Staff Union of Universities, ASUU, Taraba State University, TSU Branch, hereby informs the general public, students, parents, and all stakeholders that it has resumed its previously suspended total, comprehensive, and indefinite strike action,” the union added.
During its congress on 18 February 2026, the union reviewed the situation and concluded that continued neglect of longstanding issues left no alternative but to resume industrial action.
“The union explained that its congress reviewed the situation and concluded that the continued neglect of longstanding issues left it with no alternative but to resume the industrial action,” the statement read.
ASUU listed the main grievances driving the resumption:
- Absence of a functional pension scheme for university lecturers.
- Non-payment of outstanding salary arrears owed to members.
- Accumulated Earned Academic Allowances (EAA) yet to be paid.
- Non-implementation of the 2025 ASUU–Federal Government agreement, expected to improve conditions at TSU.
“He emphasised that the resumption of the strike was a last resort, undertaken only after sustained dialogue with the state government failed to yield the desired results,” the union added.
The strike has halted all academic activities at TSU, leaving students at home until further notice. Lecturers have withdrawn lecture delivery, examination preparations, and other academic support services. Parents, students, and other stakeholders are urged to monitor developments closely.
The Taraba State Government has not yet issued an official response. Observers note that similar ASUU actions at other Nigerian universities have often disrupted academic calendars, highlighting the need for urgent dialogue.
