ASUU Sokoto Zone Threatens Shutdown Over Unpaid Allowances

The Sokoto Zone of the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has issued a warning of a potential shutdown due to the state government's failure to implement the 2025 Federal Government-ASUU agreement. During a press conference, zonal coordinator Prof. Abubakar Sabo highlighted the outstanding welfare debts that could trigger an industrial crisis affecting universities.

He noted that despite public notifications regarding the 2025 agreement, the state government has not acted, citing bureaucratic delays and a lack of willingness to implement the agreement. Key unimplemented components include the mainstream consolidation of academic allowances, monthly salary structures, and arrears dating back to 2014.

Prof. Sabo revealed that lecturers have not received their academic allowances since 2014, with arrears spanning 32 months. He emphasized the need for prompt payment to avoid further grievances and potential brain drain.

The union also rejected unilateral educational policy changes and called for government action to avert a crisis.