Taraba State University Lecturers Urged to Call Off Strike

The Academic Staff Union of Universities Taraba state University Chapter has been urged by the state government to call of its six months old strike in the interest of the state and the students..

This call was made by Mr Anthony Jellason, Secretary to the State Government (SSG).

According to him, the new administration had inherited a huge debt of over N28 billion and needed some time to solve the numerous challenges facing the state.

“I want to use this medium to call on our citizens, particularly friends and relations of the lecturers, to help appeal to ASUU members.

“They should consider the financial condition of this government and in the interest of the state and the students call off the strike.
“The essence of setting up the university was to have our children in school, thus keeping them now at home is of no help to all,’’ he said.

He further stated that the present challenges in the state were not caused by the present government and urged ASUU to call off the strike and give the new administration some time to generate funds.