ASUU-ABSU Chapter Demands Payment of 11-Month Salary Arrears
The ASUU chapter at Abia State University is urging the Abia State government to promptly pay 11 months of unpaid salary arrears and resolve ongoing salary payment issues.
Mary Nwaeze 
The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), Abia State University (ABSU) chapter has refuted claims made by the Abia State government regarding the payment of salaries to university staff. According to ASUU-ABSU, the situation regarding salary payments is far from the government's assertions.
The press release signed by Dr. Chidi S. Mbah, Chairperson, and Dr. Victor U. Obisike, Secretary of ASUU-ABSU, emphasized that contrary to recent statements, only a minority of staff who have accounts with commercial banks received their April salaries, and even fewer received May salaries. Disturbingly, discrepancies such as unexplained deductions from paid salaries have been reported, ranging from eight to fifty-three thousand Naira.
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Significantly, teaching staff whose accounts are domiciled with ABSU Microfinance Bank and those at Abia State University Teaching Hospital have reportedly not received any payments for either April or May, causing widespread financial strain and uncertainty among the university's workforce.
Highlighting a broader issue, ASUU-ABSU pointed out that 11 months' worth of outstanding salary arrears remain unpaid despite repeated assurances from the government. This situation has prompted urgent appeals to Governor Alex Chioma Otti, stressing the need for immediate intervention to address the financial hardships faced by university staff.
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The union urged government officials to avoid politicizing salary payment issues at ABSU, emphasizing the critical impact on staff welfare, productivity, and overall well-being. Transparency and accountability were underscored as essential in resolving the ongoing crisis.
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In conclusion, ASUU-ABSU called upon Governor Alex Chioma Otti to intervene swiftly, underscoring his commitment to timely salary payments across the state's workforce. The union expressed hope for a prompt resolution to alleviate the distress faced by ABSU staff.
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