ASUU suspends strike threat as Taraba govt seeks two-week extension
The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) at Taraba State University in Jalingo has agreed to a request from the Taraba State Government for an additional two weeks to resolve outstanding issues, suspending plans for a potential industrial action.
The union has been advocating for the implementation of the 2025 Federal Government of Nigeria/ASUU agreement, which includes various provisions that impact the university and its academic staff.
On August 13, 2026, ASUU-TSU issued a 14-day ultimatum to Governor Agbu Kefas and his administration, stipulating that without action, the union would consider a strike. The ultimatum concluded on August 26, with the union expressing disappointment at the lack of what it called “concrete and verifiable action” from the government.
Despite the expiration of the ultimatum, ASUU opted against industrial action at that time, citing the scheduling of the university’s combined convocation ceremony.
Following this, the union issued a second ultimatum, running from September 14 to September 28, 2026.
Dr. Joshua Garba Mbave, Chairman of ASUU-TSU, announced on Thursday that the union had received an official request from the state government for an additional two weeks to address the union’s demands. He noted that the national leadership of ASUU endorsed the agreement to grant this request.
The branch convened an emergency meeting, during which members unanimously decided to accept the government’s proposal for an extension. Mbave emphasized that should the government fail to meet its obligations by the end of this extended period, the union would resort to industrial action.
He acknowledged the efforts made by the Taraba State Government toward resolving the issues affecting the university but stressed the need for it to demonstrate genuine commitment to fulfilling the agreements.
“Addressing the outstanding obligations will help maintain industrial harmony and ensure an uninterrupted academic calendar at Taraba State University,” Mbave said.
