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Taraba Govt only State yet to implement FG/ASUU 2025 agreement in the North – ASUU Yola Zone

by Editor November 3, 2026

written by Editor

By Sylvanus Viashima, Jalingo

JALINGO (PRECISE POST) – The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), Yola Zone, on Tuesday said, Taraba state government is the only state among 19 Northern states in Nigeria, yet to implement the 2025 Federal Government of Nigeria/ASUU Agreement.

Comrade Dani Mamman, the Zonal Coordinator, who disclose this at a press conference in Jalingo, maintain that after conclusion of relevant verification, consultation, negotiation, and financial computation processes, the Taraba state government remains insensitive to the matter.

Mamman described governor Agbu Kefas’ action as embarrassing, a grave breach of legitimate expectations of academic staff and regretable demonstration of governments disregard for established agreements and institutional commitments.

He also said the persistent failure of the Taraba State Government to implement the agreed remuneration framework was an insult on the North -East States.

He urged the Taraba state government to immediately, and fully implement the agreed remuneration framework, arising from the 2025 FGN/ASUU agreement at Taraba State University, without further unnecessary consultations, committees, or verification exercises.

“The Yola Zone of the Academic Staff Union of Universities hereby expresses its unequivocal solidarity with the Academic Staff Union of Universities, Taraba State University Branch (ASUU-TSU), in its ongoing strike arising from the persistent failure of the Taraba State Government to implement the agreed remuneration framework consequent upon the 2025 Federal Government of Nigeria/ASUU Agreement.

“The Yola Zone views the continued non-implementation of the agreed remuneration framework, notwithstanding the conclusion of the relevant verification, consultation, negotiation, and financial computation processes, as a grave breach of the legitimate expectations of academic staff and regrettable demonstration of governments disregard for established agreements and institutional commitments; This situation is unacceptable, unjustifiable, and inimical to the welfare of academic staff, the stability of Taraba State University.

“We wish to state unambiguously that our solidarity with ASUU-TSU is founded on the principles of justice, equity, collective responsibility, and the protection of the legitimate rights and entitlements of academic staff. We consider the grievances of ASUU-TSU to be legitimate and deserving of immediate, decisive, and unequivocal attention by the Taraba State Government” he asserts.

“It is worth noting that the report of the Taraba State Government’s fact-finding team on its visits to state universities in the North-East geopolitical zone, officially presented to the Union on 24 September 2026, established that the institutions covered by the exercise had fully implemented the 2025 FGN/ASUU Agreement.

The Yola Zone considers this finding particularly significant and puzzling, given that other universities in the zone did not undergo fact-finding exercises but instead adopted the payment tables provided under the 2025 FGN/ASUU Agreement. Nevertheless, having undertaken and concluded a verification exercise since August 2026, which established the level of implementation in the institutions visited, the Taraba State Government has no reasonable basis for subjecting ASUU-TSU to further avoidable administrative processes that could frustrate the implementation of the agreed remuneration framework

“In view of the reported confirmation of full implementation by the government’s verification team, the Yola Zone demands an explanation as to why the Taraba State Government is reportedly considering salary computations under Three different scenarios of 95%, 98%, and 100%. The Union’s position is that the agreed remuneration framework must be implemented in accordance with the applicable agreement and the payment template in the 2025 agreement. The introduction of alternative implementation scenarios is unacceptable by the union.

“It is important to place this matter in its proper context. Taraba State University remains one of the very few universities-and, to the best of our knowledge, the only university within the 19 northern states, if not the entire country that is yet to implement the agreed remuneration framework arising from the 2025 FGN/ASUU Agreement

“The Yola Zone considers this position embarrassing, discriminatory in effect, and unacceptable within the Nigerian university system.

“In view of the foregoing, ASUU Yola Zone hereby declares its unequivocal solidarity with ASUU-TSU in the ongoing strike and states categorically that the relevant verification, consultation, negotiation, and financial computation processes have been concluded

Our Correspondent reports that, the Yola Zone of the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) comprises seven public university branches across the four states of Adamawa, Borno, Taraba, and Yobe.

November 3, 2026 0 comments

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Nigeria Has Gone Silent, Abnormalities Now Seen As Normal’ — Okutepa

by Editor August 14, 2026

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By Chibuike Nwabuko

ABUJA (PRECISE POST) – Legal luminary Jibrin Okutepa SAN, has expressed concern over what he described as a “deafening silence” in Nigeria, lamenting the apparent normalisation of abnormalities, abuse of power and disregard for the rule of law.

Okutepa, in his remarks, released on his X handle on Thursday, said Nigeria appeared to be on a path of retrogression, accusing professional bodies and civil society organisations of failing to speak out against developments that undermine good governance, justice and citizens’ rights.

He recalled that professional organisations, including the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), Trade Union Congress (TUC), Nigerian Union of Journalists (NUJ), Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), Nigerian Medical Association (NMA) and National Union of Petroleum and Natural Gas Workers (NUPENG), had historically played significant roles in defending the interests of Nigerians.

“Even under military rule, Nigerians and these organisations were advocates of good governance and the economic emancipation of the people,” he noted.
The lawyer particularly expressed concern over what he described as the declining role of the NBA in defending the rule of law and due process.

According to him, the legal profession once operated under strict ethical standards, with lawyers regarded as “ministers in the temple of justice.”
He, however, lamented that the situation appeared to have changed, saying Nigerians had gradually become accustomed to abnormalities to the extent that normal conduct was now perceived as unusual.

“There is a deafening silence from those in whom we placed our hopes to defend Nigeria, fight the battles for a just society, secure better living conditions for Nigerians, uphold the rule of law and promote an egalitarian society,” he said.

The lawyer’s comments followed his reaction to a recent court ruling in which an enrolled order of court that allegedly did not reflect the judgment delivered in open court was set aside.

While a colleague had reportedly remarked that “anything is possible in the judiciary” these days, the lawyer argued that the problem extended beyond the judiciary.

“When we limit ‘anything is possible’ to the judiciary alone, we miss the point. The legal profession in Nigeria is in a state of disarray, and it appears nobody is ready to talk about it,” he stated.

He alleged that the abuse of power had become widespread, while institutions established to protect citizens were increasingly being used against them.
“We do wrong things and get away with them. Power is whimsically and capriciously abused, and we defend it. The rule of law is destroyed, and we celebrate it,” he lamented.

The lawyer further argued that Nigeria could not achieve sustainable economic development without respect for the rule of law.

“We cannot run a country on the platform of the rule of convenience and expect to grow and achieve economic development,” he said.

He also raised concerns over the alleged arrest and detention of a protester identified as Tony Tony following protests in Ankpa, Kogi State, over what he described as inadequate social amenities and poor road infrastructure.

According to him, the incident was another example of the alleged abuse of power and shrinking civic space in the country.
He said justice was being undermined daily without those responsible being held accountable, warning that the situation was damaging public confidence in the country’s justice system.

“Justice is in a state of coma in Nigeria,” he declared, adding that some people trained to administer justice appeared to be doing so in ways that undermine the principles of sound jurisprudence.

The lawyer also expressed concern that many Nigerians who know what is right but wish to speak out had been intimidated by fear of reprisals.
“Many who know what to say and want to speak the truth are afraid of the repercussions of the whimsical misuse of power without corresponding remedies,” he said.

Okutepa finally blamied what he described as the “deafening silence” in the country on the perceived weakness, capture or ineffectiveness of institutions expected to uphold justice and protect citizens.
“It is that bad,” he said.

August 14, 2026 0 comments

Education

ASUU urges Kebbi, Katsina, Zamfara to implement agreement, threaten strike

by Administrator July 2, 2026

written by Administrator

SOKOTO – The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), Sokoto Zone, has urged Kebbi, Katsina and Zamfara state governments to implement the 2025 Federal Government/ASUU Agreement to avoid industrial action.

The Zonal Coordinator, Prof. Abubakar Sabo, made the call on Wednesday in Sokoto, saying that the union would embark on an indefinite strike in the five state-owned universities in the states, if its demands were not met.

He said Kebbi is the worst state that failed as Earned Academic Allowances (EAA) from 2014 to date for Academic Staff of Abdullahi Fodiyo University of Science and Technology, Aliero (AFUSTA) remained unpaid.

Other institutions were Umaru Musa Yaradu’a University Katsina (UMYUK), and Zamfara State University, Talata Mafara (ZAMSUT).

” It may interest you to know that despite the public presentation of the Agreement in January 2026 and notifying our various State Governments and University Management, the matter did not yield any positive response.

“(This is) creating room for bureaucratic delays, inconsistencies and lack of willingness to implement the agreement.

“The NEC and Zone observes that several State universities are yet to fully implement the salary components of the Agreement, including the mainstreaming of Consolidated Academic Tool Allowances (CATA), Earned Academic Allowances (EAA), and Professorial Allowances into the monthly salary structure as agreed.

“We wish to bring to your notice that several State Universities have enjoyed the implementation of the 2025 ASUU-FGN agreement namely: SAZU, EKSU, BOUESTI, UNIOSUN, BSU, OOU, SSU and SSUES among others,” Sabo said.

Sabo urged the governments of these three affected states to emulate Sokoto State Government and urgently do the needful by implementing the agreement to avert the unpalatable consequences of an eventual strike.

He said that the decision to enbark on strike was taken during the Emergency National Executive Council (NEC) meeting held at the ASUU National Secretariat, Comrade Festus Iyayi Complex, University of Abuja, on June 21.

” We therefore wish to present our position on the implementation of the 2025 FGN-ASUU Agreement as well as other issues affecting our university system and the nation at large.

“Our branches notes with deep concern over lack of implementation of the 2025 FGN-ASUU Agreement signed between the Federal Government of Nigeria and ASUU, ” he added.

Sabo said that the academic staff of the Universities has accumulated promotion arrears, third party deductions, stressing the needs for governments to treat academics with dignity, and prompt payment of their lawful entitlements.

“The continued delay in addressing these issues will led to brain drain in our Universities, NEC and Sokoto Zone are seriously disturbed by the continued neglect of unresolved welfare issues affecting it members in these Universities, ” he said.

On UMYUK, Sabo said that the branch maintains a cordial relationship with the Visitor, Gov. Dikko Radda, as his administration has continued to pay EAA as one of the commitments he inherited from his predecessor.

“The Branch is also pushing for the payment of the arrears of the 25 per cent and 35 per cent and minimum wage consequential adjustment for the period of 36 months and other entitlements to avoid impass.

” ZAMSUT has a backlog arrears of promotion from January 2025 to date,” he said.

He called on the government to take proper measures by allowing merit based University leadership appointments guided by due process, accountability and transparency. (NAN)

July 2, 2026 0 comments

Education

UNICAL ASUU urges FG to implement Briggs committee recommendations

by Joy: News Admin November 28, 2025

written by Joy: News Admin

The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), University of Calabar Chapter, has urged the Federal Government to implement the recommendations of the Prof. Nimi Briggs-led committee.

The Chairman of ASUU, UniCal Chapter, Dr. Peter Ubi, made the call in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Friday in Calabar.

NAN reports that the Prof. Nimi Briggs-led committee was established by the Federal Government to renegotiate the 2009 Federal Government–ASUU Agreement.

The committee submitted a draft agreement in 2021 for government approval and signing by both parties.

Ubi said the Federal Government had bluntly refused to address the union’s demands.

“After ASUU suspended its strike and issued a one-month ultimatum, the government failed to implement any tangible commitment.

“The union initially demanded African Average Salaries for professors, but later shifted to West African Average Salaries after the government objected.

“The Federal Government rejected both proposals and presented the Briggs-led committee’s offer, which ASUU later accepted in the spirit of compromise.

“Our surprise now is that the government has refused to sign the outcome of the Briggs-led committee, which it initiated,” he said.

The ASUU chairman said the union rejected the 35 per cent salary increase offered by the Federal Government because it deviated completely from the Briggs-led committee’s recommendations.

“The government is using delay tactics, but the position of ASUU has remained unchanged. We stand on the Briggs-led committee agreement,” he said.

It would be recalled that the Minister of Education, Tunji Alausa, recently announced that the 2009 FGN–ASUU Agreement remains the last formally signed pact with the union. According to him, the 2021 Briggs-led committee draft agreement was not signed but serves as the latest framework for discussions.

November 28, 2025 0 comments