File: Yobe State Governor Mai Mala Buni.
The Vice-Chancellor of Yobe State University, Prof. Muhammad Bashir Tahir, has commended Yobe State Governor, Mai Mala Buni, for approving the full implementation of the 2025 Federal Government/Academic Staff Union of Universities agreement, saying the decision reflects the administration’s commitment to higher education and the welfare of academic staff.
In a statement issued on Monday, Tahir said the approval, which includes the payment of all outstanding arrears owed to academic staff, would boost staff morale, strengthen teaching and research, and improve productivity across the state’s tertiary institutions.
He said the implementation of the agreement would improve lecturers’ welfare and working conditions while contributing to the overall development of higher education in the state through enhanced innovation, academic excellence, and service delivery.
The Vice-Chancellor described the governor’s approval as a significant step towards strengthening the education sector, noting that it would benefit both the university and the state’s higher education system.
