The rationale behind their action, according to Samuel Shitaa, Taraba State University ASUU Chairman, is hinged on the government’s failure to pay earned academic allowances, promotion arrears, fractional payment of salaries to staff as well as unsettled staff pension and gratuity scheme.
Other reasons for the industrial action include the non-implementation of agreements and perimeter fencing of the institution.
The decision was taken following permission by ASUU at the national level to the state branch to embark on industrial action to press home its demands.