‎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.

‎“The approval of the full implementation of the FGN/ASUU Agreement, along with the payment of all outstanding arrears, is a clear demonstration of Governor Mai Mala Buni’s visionary leadership and genuine commitment to the growth of higher education. This landmark decision will have a lasting positive impact on our university and the future of education in Yobe State,” Tahir said.

‎“The Buni administration had consistently prioritised education through investments in infrastructure, staff development, research support, scholarship programmes and policies aimed at improving the quality of teaching and learning,” he said.

‎He added that implementing the agreement would help retain qualified academics, curb brain drain, encourage innovation and strengthen the university’s competitiveness.

‎ASUU has maintained that, contrary to claims by the Minister of Education, Dr Tunji Alausa, the 2025 agreement has not been fully implemented, alleging that lecturers in many federal and state universities are still owed salary arrears and other entitlements.

‎The union said the agreement was intended to address salary shortfalls, infrastructure deficits, employment concerns and other welfare issues affecting university workers.

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