Bauchi ASUU Threatens Showdown with Government over Pension Arrears

The Academic Staff Union of Universities, Sa'adu Zungur University branch (ASUU-SAZU), has warned of a potential showdown with the Bauchi State Government over unpaid pension arrears for over a decade.

The union accused the Bauchi State Government of neglecting the welfare of its members, resulting in several members retiring in poverty and others passing away without receiving their retirement benefits.

In a statement issued on Wednesday, ASUU-SAZU chairman, Awwal Hassan, said, "Our members are dying without pensions. We cannot and will not continue to guarantee industrial harmony while our members suffer."

The union has demanded that the Head of Civil Service, the Commissioner for Higher Education, and the university management should be held fully responsible for the failure to settle the pension dues.

The union had earlier reached an agreement with the Bauchi State Government to resolve the issue of unpaid pension arrears in December 2011. However, the payment has not been made despite the agreement.

ASUU-SAZU also accused the Bauchi State Government of failing to fulfill its promises regarding the improvement of the university's infrastructure and the payment of salaries and allowances promptly.

Speaking to journalists, ASUU-SAZU Secretary, Ibrahim Bello, said, "We are compelled to seek alternative ways to resolve the issue as the government has failed to fulfill its obligations under the agreement."

The union has vowed to seek alternative ways to resolve the issue of unpaid pension dues, which has affected the welfare of its members.

The Academic Staff Union of Universities, Sa'adu Zungur University branch (ASUU-SAZU), has threatened to take legal action against the Bauchi State Government over unpaid pension arrears.

The union's spokesperson, Alhaji Mohammed, said, "We have no option but to take legal action if our members' entitlements are not settled promptly."

The union has accused the Bauchi State Government of neglecting the welfare of its members, leading to several members retiring in poverty and others dying without receiving their retirement benefits.

Bauchi State Government Fails to Settle Pension Arrears

• The Academic Staff Union of Universities, Sa'adu Zungur University branch (ASUU-SAZU), has threatened to take legal action against the Bauchi State Government over unpaid pension arrears.
• The union has accused the Bauchi State Government of neglecting the welfare of its members, leading to several members retiring in poverty and others dying without receiving their retirement benefits.
• The union has demanded that the Head of Civil Service, the Commissioner for Higher Education, and the university management be held responsible for the failure to settle the outstanding pension entitlements.
• The union warned that the non-payment of the pension entitlements could lead to a breakdown in industrial relations between the union and the Bauchi State Government.
• The union claimed that the State Government had failed to fulfill its obligations under the agreement reached with the union in December 2011.
• The union stated that the government's neglect of its members' welfare has resulted in several members retiring in poverty, while others have died without receiving their retirement benefits.
• The union warned that the government's failure to settle the outstanding pension entitlements could lead to a breakdown in industrial relations between the union and the Bauchi State Government.
• The union stated that the State Government had failed to fulfill its commitments under the agreement reached with the union in December 2011.

ASUU-SAZU Threatens Legal Action Over Pension Arrears

The Academic Staff Union of Universities, Sa'adu Zungur University branch (ASUU-SAZU) has threatened to take legal action against the Bauchi State Government over unpaid pension entitlements accumulated over 10 years.

The union claimed that several members have retired in poverty, while others have died without receiving their retirement benefits, accusing the Bauchi State Government of neglecting the welfare of its members.

The union accused the government officials of failing to fulfill their obligations under the agreement reached with the union in December 2011.

The union warned that the non-payment of the pension entitlements could lead to a breakdown in industrial relations between the union and the Bauchi State Government.

The union stated that the government's failure to settle the outstanding entitlements could have severe consequences on the university's operations and the welfare of the affected members.

ASUU-SAZU has threatened to take legal action against

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