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The Vice-Chancellor of Yobe State University, Damaturu, Prof. Muhammad Tahir, has stated that Governor Mai Mala Buni has approved the full implementation of the 2025 Federal Government-Academic Staff Union of Universities agreement, including the payment of all outstanding arrears owed to academic staff.
The development comes amid complaints by ASUU that the Federal Government has yet to fully implement the agreement signed earlier this year to address lecturers’ welfare, salary deficits, infrastructure funding and other issues affecting Nigerian universities.
A statement on Monday from the office of the Vice-Chancellor, signed by Abdulmumin Gulani, described the governor’s approval as a landmark decision that reflects the administration’s commitment to the welfare of university workers and the development of higher education in the state.
He said implementing the agreement would boost staff morale, improve teaching and research, promote innovation and enhance productivity across Yobe State-owned tertiary institutions.
