ASUU-TSU issues final 14-day ultimatum to Taraba govt over 2025 agreement

The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), Taraba State University (TSU), Jalingo Branch, has issued a final 14-day ultimatum to the Taraba State Government to address outstanding provisions of the Federal Government/ASUU 2025 Agreement.

The union warned that it may consider lawful measures to protect the interests of its members if the issues remain unresolved at the expiration of the ultimatum.

The final notice, which takes effect from September 14 to September 28, 2026, was contained in a statement issued to journalists in Jalingo and signed by the Chairman of ASUU-TSU, Dr Joshua Garba Mbave.

The union said some key provisions of the FGN/ASUU 2025 Agreement were yet to be implemented by the state government, stressing that the outstanding issues required urgent attention.

ASUU-TSU, however, acknowledged the efforts of the Taraba State Government in addressing issues affecting the university and its commitment to industrial harmony and dialogue.

“While we acknowledge the Government’s commitment to industrial harmony and dialogue, we wish to note that some key provisions of the Agreement remain outstanding and require urgent attention.

“We appreciate the efforts of the Taraba State Government towards addressing issues affecting the University and implementing the FGN/ASUU 2025 Agreement.

“Consequently, ASUU-TSU issues a final 14-day notice effective from 14th September, 2026, to 28th September, 2026, urging the government to take concrete steps toward full implementation of the outstanding provisions.

“The Union remains committed to peaceful engagement and constructive dialogue but may consider lawful measures to protect members’ interests if the issues remain unresolved after the expiration of the notice,” the statement said.

The union urged all stakeholders to support efforts aimed at maintaining a stable and productive academic environment at the university.

It expressed hope that the government would take prompt action to sustain stability and ensure uninterrupted academic activities at the institution.

Daily Post reports that ASUU-TSU had earlier, on August 13, 2026, issued a 14-day ultimatum to Governor Agbu Kefas and the state government, demanding full implementation of the agreement or face industrial action.

The earlier ultimatum expired on August 26 without what the union described as concrete and verifiable action by the government.

The union, however, refrained from embarking on industrial action during the period because the university’s combined convocation ceremony was scheduled to take place within the period.