Taraba State Tertiary Institutions Face Potential Indefinite Strike as JACTI Issues Warning
JACTI has declared a two‑week warning strike starting midnight Wednesday, threatening an indefinite strike if demands are unmet.
In Brief
- •JACTI has declared a two‑week warning strike starting midnight Wednesday, threatening an indefinite strike if demands are unmet.
- •Workers at all five state‑owned tertiary institutions cite unpaid entitlements, unpaid annual increments, and unauthorized salary deductions (identity cards, APER forms, health insurance, union dues).
- •Negotiations have stalled for over four months; a second committee was formed but no implementation date has been set.
- •The state university has already begun an indefinite strike, and further escalation could disrupt academic and administrative operations across the sector.
Why It Matters
The potential halt of teaching and administrative services threatens to derail academic calendars, delay graduations, and undermine the quality of tertiary education in Taraba State. A prolonged strike could also erode public confidence in the state’s ability to manage its educational institutions and may have broader economic repercussions for the region.
Key Details
- Warning Strike Start Date
- Midnight Wednesday (2026-11-06)
- Number of Institutions Involved
- 5 state‑owned tertiary institutions
- Unresolved Demands
- Implementation of CATA/CONTA, EAA, N70,000 transport relief, annual increments, and step movements
- Duration of Negotiation Stalemate
- Over four months
- Current Strike Status
- Two‑week warning strike declared; indefinite strike pending
Context & Background
JACTI, the Joint Action Committee of Tertiary Institutions in Taraba State, represents staff across the state’s five government‑owned universities. The dispute centers on the implementation of collective agreements (CATA/CONTA and EAA) and unpaid entitlements that have been pending for years.
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