NASU Demands Action from Yobe Government on Staff Welfare

The National Association of Academic Technologists (NASU) issued an ultimatum to the Yobe State Government, effective from October 28, 2026, and expiring at midnight on November 11, 2026. The statement, signed by state chairman Comrade Ali Usman, demands the implementation of a 65-year retirement age for non-academic staff in state-owned tertiary institutions.

Additionally, NASU is calling for the immediate implementation of the reviewed 2024 salary table under the Consolidated Tertiary Institutions Salary Structure (CONTEDISS), the approval and implementation of the Consolidated Non-Teaching Tools Allowance (CONTTA), and applicable Earned Allowance (EA). The union expressed dissatisfaction with the perceived unequal treatment of academic and non-academic staff, noting that while academic staff received the Consolidated Academic Tools Allowance (CATA) and Earned Academic Allowance (EAA), similar proposals for non-academic personnel remain unaddressed.

The prolonged delay in addressing these demands has led to widespread dissatisfaction among members. NASU urged the state government to resolve these issues within the 14-day ultimatum to avoid industrial unrest.