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Taraba varsity strike enters ninth day
Lecturers at Taraba State University strike over unpaid arrears for ninth day.
In brief
Lecturers at Taraba State University strike over unpaid arrears for ninth day. Taraba State University lecturers strike for ninth day over unpaid salary arrears and remuneration agreement implementation. Originally reported by Premium Times Nigeria.
Taraba State University strike
Lecturers at Taraba State University (TSU), Jalingo, entered ninth day of strike on Wednesday.
Unpaid arrears demand
Lecturers demand payment of salary arrears accumulated from January 2026 and earned academic allowances.
ASUU-TSU strike start
ASUU-TSU began indefinite strike on 12 October over 2025 Federal Government-ASUU remuneration agreement implementation.
State government delay
State government has yet to announce plans to implement outstanding remuneration agreement or pay salary arrears.
Verification committee
ASUU-TSU established verification committee to examine salary structures and remuneration agreement implementation.
Committee report
Committee submitted report on 24 September raising expectations for government implementation.
New committee rejection
ASUU-TSU rejected state government’s new committee as unnecessary and a delay tactic.
Pension scheme demand
Lecturers demand establishment of functional contributory pension scheme for academic staff.
Former vice-chancellor warning
Former TSU vice-chancellor urges government to honour agreements and resolve dispute for students.
Student concerns
Students worry about disrupted examinations and academic progression delays.
University appeal
University management appeals to students to remain calm and patient.
State government defense
State government defends new committee as ensuring fair treatment of staff and responsible public finance.
Strike continuation
ASUU-TSU says strike will remain total, comprehensive and indefinite until demands met.
Academic uncertainty
Students remain uncertain about when academic activities will resume.
The headline
Taraba State University lecturers strike for ninth day over unpaid salary arrears and remuneration agreement implementation.
