The Gombe State Government and the Gombe State University Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) have reached an agreement to end strike at the state university.
The resolution, reached on Friday has marked the end of negotiations and set in motion preparations for the immediate reopening of the institution for academic activities.
In the statement by Ismaila Uba Misilli, Director-General, (Press Affairs), Gombe which was made available to newsmen in Gombe stated that the ASUU Zonal Coordinator, O. A Timothy Namo, confirmed the agreement, adding further that the union has accepted all terms outlined during the discussions.
He added that the process for reopening the university would begin within the next week to restore academic activities that were halted during the strike.
The Deputy Governor commended the commitment of both the state government and ASUU toward resolving the impasse promptly, expressing optimism that the peaceful resolution will foster long-term collaboration between the government and the university unions to ensure uninterrupted academic activities in the future.
Recall that the State Government has previously funds to address the outstanding needs of the university’s staff in its commitment to supporting education and improving the welfare of workers in tertiary institutions.
