The Academic Staff Union of Universities at Taraba State University has issued a 14-day ultimatum to the state government and university management to implement the ASUU/FGN 2025 Agreement. The union's chairman, Dr Joshua Garba Mbave, announced the deadline following a resolution passed at the union's congress on August 13, 2026, with the ultimatum expiring on August 26. The demand includes full implementation of outstanding provisions and payment of arrears from January 2026 onward.
ASUU-TSU stated it has exercised restraint to maintain academic stability but warned this should not be seen as acceptance of delays or abandonment of rights. The union cited directives from its National Executive Council and previous communications from the National Universities Commission to back its position. It emphasized that the ultimatum is a formal demand for compliance, not an invitation for further talks.
The union described the failure to implement the agreement as inconsistent with principles of collective bargaining and good-faith negotiation. It maintained that obligations from a recognized agreement must be fulfilled within a reasonable timeframe.
Students and staff at Taraba State University face disruption unless the state government acts within the 14-day window to meet ASUU's demands. Affected parties should monitor official channels for updates on whether the ultimatum is resolved or industrial action begins.
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