# Taraba varsity strike enters ninth day

> Lecturers at Taraba State University strike over unpaid arrears for ninth day.
- Title: Taraba varsity strike enters ninth day · Premium Times Nigeria
- Summary: Lecturers at Taraba State University strike over unpaid arrears for ninth day. Taraba State University lecturers strike for ninth day over unpaid salary…
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- Author: Chuwang Dungs
- Published: 2026-10-21T07:15:14+00:00
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- Topics: taraba state university, asuu tsu, lecturers, unpaid arrears, remuneration agreement, industrial action, academic activities, jalingo, news, politics
## 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.
## Key takeaway

Taraba State University lecturers strike for ninth day over unpaid salary arrears and remuneration agreement implementation.