The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), Taraba State University branch, has resumed its previously suspended indefinite strike.
The union blamed the Taraba State Government for failing to implement an agreement reached on January 17, 2025.
In a statement issued on Wednesday in Jalingo and signed by its chairman, Dr. Joshua Garba Mbave, ASUU said the government had not taken “concrete and verifiable steps” to meet its obligations.
According to the statement seen by Dockaysworld, the union said the strike was earlier suspended in good faith to allow the government time to address the agreed issues.
It noted that no meaningful progress was made during that period.
“The Academic Staff Union of Universities, ASUU, Taraba State University 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 statement read.
ASUU said its congress held on February 18, 2026, reviewed the situation and resolved to resume the industrial action.
The union listed its grievances to include the absence of a functional pension scheme for the university.
It also cited unpaid salary arrears and accumulated Earned Academic Allowances.
ASUU further decried the non-implementation of the 2025 ASUU-Federal Government agreement.
Dr. Mbave said the lingering issues have adversely affected staff welfare, morale, and the overall functioning of the university.
He added that the strike was a last resort after sustained dialogue with the state government failed to yield results.
