Abia State Government says it has resolved the issues that led to the recent strike by the Academic Staff Union of Universities, (ASUU), Abia State University Uturu chapter.
The commissioner for information, Prince Okey Kanu disclosed this in Monday, while briefing Journalists at Government House Umuahia, on the outcome of this week’s State Executive Council meeting presided over by Governor Alex Otti.
Prince Kanu said the industrial action was triggered by concerns relating to staff welfare, including outstanding check-off dues and salary-related matters.
The Commissioner said that Governor Otti had approved the union’s demands as far back as April 2026, but implementation was delayed by administrative processes.
According to him, the Governor last week directed the Secretary to the State Government-led committee to resolve the issues within 48 hours.
Prince Kanu disclosed that outstanding check-off dues had been paid, while a new salary scale and related academic allowances had been processed for payment with the August 2026 salary.
He added that the new salary scale for other categories of staff of Abia State University has also been processed and would be paid in August.
Following the intervention of the SSG-led committee, the issues that led to the strike have now been resolved.
“In particular, outstanding check-off dues have been paid and a new salary scale, consolidating academic, student teaching, allowance and other related payments have been addressed and will be paid with the August 2026 salary on the affected workers.
“And the August salary of those workers is expected to drop any time soon, maybe by this week.
“The new salary scale for other staff at the Abia State University have also been processed and will be paid in this month, this August.
“Consequently, it is safe to assume that all the issues regarding the action by ASUU have been concluded and resolved”, the commissioner stated.
He said the development demonstrates the Otti led administration’s commitment to workers’ welfare and constructive engagement with the organised labour.
“This development further demonstrates His Excellency’s regard for workers’ welfare.
“The Governor’s immediate directive that the matter be resolved within 48 hours, even though the necessary approvals have already been granted in April, is a clear demonstration of the Governor’s responsiveness to legitimate workers’ concerns.
“This administration remains committed to constructive engagements with ASUU and other organized labour unions, while ensuring that workers’ welfare remains a priority of the administration”, Prince Kanu said.
