By Terna Chikpa
The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), Taraba State University, Jalingo Branch, has issued a final 14-day ultimatum to the Taraba State Government to address outstanding provisions of the FGN/ASUU 2025 Agreement.
The union urged the government to take concrete steps towards the full implementation of the outstanding provisions, warning that it may consider lawful measures to protect its members’ interests if the issues remain unresolved after the expiration of the notice.
In a statement issued to journalists and signed by the branch Chairman, Dr Joshua Garba Mbave, ASUU-TSU said the final notice would take effect from September 14 to September 28, 2026.
The union noted that some key provisions of the FGN/ASUU 2025 Agreement were yet to be fulfilled by the state government and required urgent attention.
The statement read in part, “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 towards 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.
“While we urge all stakeholders to support efforts aimed at maintaining a stable and productive academic environment at Taraba State University, we hope for prompt action to sustain stability and uninterrupted academic activities at the University.”
The union had earlier, on August 13, 2026, issued a 14-day ultimatum, calling on Governor Agbu Kefas and the Taraba State Government to fully implement the agreement or face industrial action at the university.
However, the ultimatum expired on August 26 without what the union described as concrete and verifiable action from the government.
The union did not embark on industrial action during the period, as the university’s combined convocation ceremony was scheduled to take place within the period covered by the ultimatum.
