ASUU Criticizes Gombe, Plateau for Ignoring 2025 Agreement

The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) criticized the Gombe and Plateau state governments for their failure to implement the 2025 agreement made with the federal government on December 23, 2025. During a press conference held at Gombe State University, ASUU Bauchi zonal coordinator Timothy Aku Namo expressed concern that the lack of implementation could trigger industrial unrest, negatively impacting universities.

Despite the federal government releasing funds for salary components of the agreement, the state governments have not fulfilled their obligations. Namo noted that a forensic audit conducted by ASUU's national executive council revealed that Gombe State University and Plateau State University have not begun to implement the agreement.

He described the deteriorating welfare of academic staff as a significant issue, urging the visitors of both universities to intervene before the situation escalates into industrial action. ASUU called on traditional rulers, religious leaders, and media stakeholders to pressure the state governments to act promptly.