By Onuminya Ochoechi, Sokoto
The Academic Staff Union of University , Sokoto State University Branch, has declared an indefinite strike beginning from Feb. 26 over unresolved welfare concerns.
In a statement signed by its Chairman, Dr Saidu Abubakar Isah and Secretary, Hassan Aliyu, said the action followed the approval of the union’s National Executive Council (NEC).
He said prior to its decision, the ASUU-(SSU) Congress met to review its earlier resolution taken on January 30, 2025, and assess the government’s commitment to addressing the lingering issues raised.
Saidu further explained that the meeting was chaired by the visitation team sent by the national executive council of the union.
He said: “Following a thorough review of the government’s responses, the Congress resolved to embark on a strike due to the university administration, governing council, and state government’s lack of commitment to addressing the issues.
“The unresolved issues include the implementation of 25% and 35% salary increments and payment of arrears from January 2024.
“Outstanding payment of EAA for seven academic sessions and mainstreaming of EAA. Outstanding payment of promotion arrears for three academic sessions.”
He added that, “Payment of annual increment for five academic sessions. Outstanding remittances of union check-off dues and cooperative deductions.
“Outstanding payments of visiting and sabbatical lecturers and review of university law and autonomy.”
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