MAKURDI, BENUE STATE— The Academic Personnel Union of Universities (ASUU), Father Adasu University, Makurdi (FAUM) branch, has provided a formal warning of a possible commercial action following unsettled welfare disputes with the organization’s management. In a communique launched on Saturday, March 14, 2026, the union revealed deep frustration over overdue monetary entitlements and administrative irregularities that have actually remained for many years.
The branch secretary, Daniel Chile, kept in mind that while the union has actually tried to engage the university administration diplomatically, the lack of concrete commitments has pushed the academic staff to a breaking point.
The union’s demands centre on significant financial stockpiles and the management of personnel benefits. A significant point of contention is the 22-month financial obligations linked to the nationwide minimum wage and the 25/35% wage award.
According to the communique, the ASUU congress originally met on January 20, 2026, to mandate the executive committee to engage the management. However, subsequent meetings with the Vice-Chancellor’s administration stopped working to produce a clear timeline for resolution.
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The union disclosed that it has resubmitted the 2025 ASUU– Federal government contract to the university management, insisting that the regional administration needs to align with the nationwide standards of staff well-being.
The branch cautioned that it is currently seeking advice from its zonal leadership. If the “meaningful development” remains evasive, the matter will be escalated to the next meeting of the National Executive Council (NEC), which has the authority to state a major strike action.
The union stressed that while it chooses discussion, it is prepared to activate all “systems readily available under the union’s traditions” to safeguard the interests of its members.