The Academic Staff Union of Universities has issued a strong warning over worsening welfare conditions in Sokoto State owned tertiary institutions, urging immediate government intervention to prevent possible disruption of academic activities.
In a statement released on Wednesday, branches of the union at Sokoto State University and Shehu Shagari University of Education expressed concern over what they described as prolonged neglect of lecturers’ welfare despite repeated appeals to authorities.
The statement, jointly signed by Dr Bello Musa and Dr Shamsu Kabiru, noted that unresolved welfare issues are placing serious strain on industrial harmony and could eventually cripple teaching and research activities if not urgently addressed.
According to the union, key demands include the immediate implementation of the 2025 FGN ASUU agreement, particularly the payment of peculiar allowances for teaching and research. The lecturers also called for the settlement of Earned Academic Allowances owed for the 2022 to 2024 academic sessions.
ASUU stated that while federal universities have begun receiving payments under the agreement, state owned institutions in Sokoto are yet to benefit, creating what it described as an unfair disparity in treatment.
The union emphasized that lecturers in state universities are becoming increasingly frustrated by the delay, warning that continued neglect could lead to industrial action.
It urged the Sokoto State Government to urgently align with federal implementation to sustain ility in the academic system and maintain productivity in higher institutions.
The union reiterated that its members remain committed to education and research but insisted that welfare concerns must be addressed to avoid further escalation.
ASUU concluded by calling for swift action to preserve academic ility in the state’s tertiary institutions.
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