Gombe varsity ASUU rejects arrears, threatens strike
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Reported by Chima Azubuike
Tue, 3 Nov 2026, 23:02
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The Academic Staff Union of Universities, Gombe State University branch, on Tuesday rejected the salary arrears paid to its members, alleging that the amounts fell short of their entitlements under the 2025 agreement between the union and the Federal Government. The union said the congress considered a letter from the Gombe State Government on the commencement of the implementation of the new salary scale for academic staff, as well as a Memorandum of Understanding reached with the university management on the payment of outstanding arrears of members’ entitlements.
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✦The union also resolved to commence active non-compliance from Wednesday, November 4, 2026, until all academic staff are paid their October salaries.
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Tuesday:The Academic Staff Union of Universities, Gombe State University branch, on Tuesday rejected the salary arrears paid to its members, alleging that the amounts fell short of their entitlements under the 2025 agreement between the union and the Federal Government.Wednesday:The union also resolved to commence active non-compliance from Wednesday, November 4, 2026, until all academic staff are paid their October salaries.2025:According to the statement, the congress reviewed the implementation of the 2025 ASUU-FGN agreement and the memorandum of understanding reached with the university management before expressing dissatisfaction with the level of compliance.
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✦The Academic Staff Union of Universities, Gombe State University branch, on Tuesday rejected the salary arrears paid to its members, alleging that the amounts fell short of their entitlements under the 2025 agreement between the union and the Federal Government.
✦The union said the congress considered a letter from the Gombe State Government on the commencement of the implementation of the new salary scale for academic staff, as well as a Memorandum of Understanding reached with the university management on the payment of outstanding arrears of members’ entitlements.
✦The union also resolved to commence active non-compliance from Wednesday, November 4, 2026, until all academic staff are paid their October salaries.
Key Facts:Tuesday: The Academic Staff Union of Universities, Gombe State University branch, on Tuesday rejected the salary arrears paid to its members, alleging that the amounts fell short of their entitlements under the 2025 agreement between the union and the Federal Government.Wednesday: The union also resolved to commence active non-compliance from Wednesday, November 4, 2026, until all academic staff are paid their October salaries.2025: According to the statement, the congress reviewed the implementation of the 2025 ASUU-FGN agreement and the memorandum of understanding reached with the university management before expressing dissatisfaction with the level of compliance.4th November: “Commence active non-compliance with effect from 4th November, 2026, until all academic staff are paid October 2026 salaries,” one of the resolutions stated.
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The Academic Staff Union of Universities, Gombe State University branch, has rejected the salary arrears paid to its members, threatening to resume strike.
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What is the latest development regarding Gombe State?
The Academic Staff Union of Universities, Gombe State University branch, on Tuesday rejected the salary arrears paid to its members, alleging that the amounts fell short of their entitlements under the 2025 agreement between the union and the Federal Government.
Who are the key organizations or public figures mentioned?
The union said the congress considered a letter from the Gombe State Government on the commencement of the implementation of the new salary scale for academic staff, as well as a Memorandum of Understanding reached with the university management on the payment of outstanding arrears of members’ entitlements.
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The Academic Staff Union of Universities, Gombe State University branch, on Tuesday rejected the salary arrears paid to its members, alleging that the amounts fell short of their entitlements under the 2025 agreement between the union and the Federal Government.
