The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) at Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University, Bauchi Branch, has joined the nationwide protest to demand government attention to their long-standing issues, some of which have remained unresolved for 15 years.
The protest, which began at the union’s secretariat, was led by the branch’s Vice Chairman, Dr. Muhammad Inti. Union members carried placards as they marched through the school premises, voicing their demands.
The union stated that the protest is an effort to prevent another strike, emphasizing their desire for the government to meet their renegotiated demands.
They listed the demands to include the conclusion of the 2009 renegotiation agreement that has been delayed for 15 years, payment of the earned academic allowances, releasing the withheld salaries, and payment of the promotion arrears.
The union also rejected the Integrated Payroll and Personnel Information System (IPPIS).
While speaking during the protest, Inti also urged the federal government not to provide adequate funding for public universities, and to revert the illegal dissolution of public universities governing councils.
He added that the union was hopeful that the protest would compel the government to address their concerns and prevent another round of strike.