The Forum of Zamfara State Tertiary Institutions, FOZASTI, has given the state government a two-week ultimatum to address the outstanding demands of workers in the state's tertiary institutions. This decision was made after consultations over unresolved issues affecting workers in the institutions. The ultimatum was issued in a statement signed by FOZASTI's Chairman, Yusuf Magaji Mada, in Gusau on Friday, September 26, 2026.
Among the demands made by FOZASTI are the implementation of the CONPCASS and CONTEDISS salary scales for relevant categories of staff. The forum also demanded the payment and implementation of the Consolidated Academic Tools Allowance (CATA) and Earned Academic Allowance (EAA) for eligible academic staff. These demands have been outstanding for some time, and the workers are seeking immediate action from the government.
FOZASTI further called for the implementation of staff promotions across eligible grade levels and the resolution of outstanding promotion-related matters. The forum stated that the two-week ultimatum took effect from the date of the statement and urged the government to take concrete and verifiable steps towards resolving the issues. Failure to address the demands at the expiration of the ultimatum could lead to industrial action.
The forum, however, remains open to dialogue with the state government during the two-week period. This suggests that FOZASTI is willing to engage in discussions with the government to find a resolution to the issues. The government is expected to take the demands seriously and make efforts to address them within the given timeframe.
The threat of industrial action by FOZASTI is a significant development, as it could disrupt academic activities in the state's tertiary institutions. The institutions may experience disruptions in their operations, which could negatively impact students and staff. The government needs to take swift action to prevent this from happening.
FOZASTI's demands are aimed at improving the welfare of workers in the state's tertiary institutions. The implementation of the CONPCASS and CONTEDISS salary scales, as well as the payment of allowances, would go a long way in addressing the concerns of workers. The government needs to prioritize the welfare of workers to prevent industrial action.
The ultimatum issued by FOZASTI is a reminder of the need for the government to address the concerns of workers in the state's tertiary institutions. The government should take the demands seriously and make efforts to resolve them within the given timeframe. This would help prevent industrial action and ensure the smooth operation of academic activities in the institutions.
Key points
- FOZASTI issues two-week ultimatum to Zamfara state government over unmet demands.
- Workers demand implementation of CONPCASS and CONTEDISS salary scales, payment of allowances.
- Industrial action may disrupt academic activities in state's tertiary institutions if demands are not met.
