Governor Mohammed has set an 8-week deadline to resolve the crisis at Bauchi University.

In a decisive move aimed at resolving ongoing disruptions at Sa’adu Zungur University (SAZU), Bauchi State Governor, Bala Mohammed, has directed the recently inaugurated Visitation Panel to propose solutions within an eight-week timeframe. This action comes in response to the enduring unrest involving the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), triggered by several unresolved issues.

The panel is tasked with a comprehensive mandate: addressing the root causes of the ongoing strike, conducting a review of the university’s financial operations, and formulating strategies for effective management that promotes harmony within the institution. During the inauguration, Governor Mohammed emphasized the pivotal role of education in fostering meaningful development and reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to enhancing the educational sector.

Despite previous interventions, the governor urged the committee to devise lasting solutions to the disputes between ASUU, the Non-Academic Staff Union (NASU), and university management. The chairperson of the panel, Prof. Gambo Laraba, expressed gratitude to the governor for the opportunity and pledged to deliver a thorough report that would guide necessary reforms.

It is noteworthy that ASUU at SAZU had suspended an indefinite strike, which primarily stemmed from grievances over the non-implementation of pension schemes, unpaid allowances, and concerns regarding the appointment of a polytechnic graduate as bursar, contrary to the university’s founding statutes. This suspension followed the governor’s personal engagement with the union in December 2024, underscoring his active role in mediating the ongoing crisis.

As the panel embarks on its important work, the hope is that its findings will pave the way for a more stable and productive academic environment at Sa’adu Zungur University.