The Academic Staff Union of Universities, Taraba State University chapter, is threatening to embark on indefinite strike action over the welfare of its members.

The union led by Mbave Joshua says the decision became pertinent following the inability of the state government to reach out for dialogue or issue a public response after the expiration of the two-week ultimatum issued by the union for the government to address their demands.

They insist that after extensive deliberations, they have resolved to resume the previously suspended strike action, should the government fail to take urgent and concrete steps.

Some of its demands include non-payment of earned academic allowances, non-existence of a pension scheme, non-payment of salary backlog, among others.

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”The union convenes this press briefing to draw public attention to the continued breach of trust and failure of commitment by the Taraba State Government, which has undermined the industrial peace we have painstakingly upheld over the past months,” the union said.

”Despite enduring extreme hardship, demonstrating commendable restraint and maintaining our unwavering dedication to the ideals of responsible engagement, the collective patience of our union has been repeatedly tested; it is now evident that our goodwill is being misconstrued as weakness.

”It is important to recall that a two-week ultimatum was issued by the union, which expired at midnight on Thursday, 31st July 2025. The government has neither reached out for dialogue nor issued a public response.”

”This continued indifference sends a dangerous message that agreements with ASUU are non-binding and that the academic workforce is disposable.

”The Congress of ASUU, Taraba State University branch has, after extensive deliberations, resolved to resume the previously suspended strike action, should the government fail to take urgent and concrete steps to address the festering issues.

”While we sincerely appreciate the Governor for his unwavering commitment to education, particularly through the implementation of free education across the state, we must stress we are not saboteurs, nor are we opponents of progress.

”We are nation builders, mentors and custodians of knowledge; however, we shall not continue to operate in an environment where our welfare is neglected, our rights trampled upon, and our voices ignored.”