The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), Gombe State University (GSU) chapter, has embarked on an indefinite strike, citing the Gombe State government’s failure to honor existing agreements.
In a press conference held at the university, ASUU GSU chapter chairman, Suleiman Salihu Jauro, and secretary, Mustapha M. Shehu, explained that the strike stems from the non-implementation of the 2021 Memorandum of Action (MOA), which includes increased funding for the institution, payment of Earned Academic Allowances, and other unmet demands.
The union expressed frustration over the non-payment of promotion arrears from 2020 to 2023, and the failure to fulfill wage adjustments and provide a training fund for academic staff pursuing higher degrees. Despite an agreement to raise the university’s monthly subvention by ₦10 million, the increase was only applied briefly in early 2021.
ASUU also voiced concerns over the introduction of departmental fees due to underfunding, which they argue has added financial pressure on students. The union stressed that their demands are not new but are based on agreements the state government has failed to fulfill. After unsuccessful attempts to resolve the issues through mediation, the union decided to take industrial action.
