Workers from Taraba State‑owned tertiary institutions in Nigeria have announced a two‑week warning strike, according to the Joint Action Committee of Tertiary Institutions in Taraba State (JACTI). The move is aimed at pressing the state government to address the staff’s demands.
JACTI, which represents employees across the state’s public colleges and universities, said the strike will begin after a period of failed negotiations with the Taraba State Government. The committee has not yet disclosed the specific issues at the centre of the dispute.
Taraba State, located in the northeastern part of Nigeria, hosts several public higher‑education institutions that rely on state funding and support. The announcement comes amid broader concerns about pay, working conditions, and resource allocation for public sector staff in the region.
While the strike is described as a “warning” action, it is intended to be a temporary measure until the government responds to the workers’ demands. The JACTI leadership has called on the state authorities to engage in dialogue and resolve the outstanding issues before the strike escalates.
The strike is scheduled to last for two weeks, after which the workers will reassess the situation based on the government’s response. No further details on the specific demands or the potential impact on students and academic programmes have been released at this time.
<small>Source: AllAfrica Nigeria — read the original story there.</small>
