Taraba State Assembly Strike Averted Following Agreement with PASAN

The Taraba State chapter of the Parliamentary Staff Association of Nigeria (PASAN) has officially suspended its planned industrial action, averting a total shutdown of the State House of Assembly and the House of Assembly Service Commission. The decision follows a conciliatory meeting held on Monday, November 9, 2026, which brought together union representatives and legislative leadership under the mediation of the Federal Ministry of Labour and Employment.

The Path to Resolution

According to a statement released in the association’s Bulletin 2, the meeting was facilitated by the Taraba State Controller of the Federal Ministry of Labour and Employment. The industrial action, which was originally scheduled to commence at midnight on November 9, 2026, had been intended to protest ongoing concerns regarding legislative autonomy and staff welfare. With the suspension, parliamentary operations are expected to continue as normal.

Key Agreements Reached

The resolution of the dispute centers on three primary commitments made by the House leadership to address the grievances of the workforce:

• Judiciary Funds Management Bill: The Assembly leadership has committed to ensuring the passage of this bill into law during the next legislative sitting.
• Autonomy and Salary Structure: Leadership has agreed to hold urgent discussions with the Taraba State Governor regarding the signing of autonomy bills into law and the immediate implementation of the Consolidated Legislative Salary Structure (CONLESS).
• Accountability Timeline: The House leadership is required to provide a progress report to PASAN and the Federal Ministry of Labour and Employment regarding these commitments by November 19, 2026.

Next Steps for PASAN

The bulletin, signed by PASAN State Chairman Comrade Hamid Buba and issued on behalf of Assistant Secretary Comrade Uba Jibrin, directed all members to stand down from the planned strike. The union has advised its members to remain calm while the executive council monitors the progress of the agreed-upon timeline. While the immediate threat of a shutdown has been lifted, the association maintains that its future actions will depend on the adherence to the November 19 deadline for updates on these legislative and welfare demands.

Context of the Dispute

The proposed strike was initially prompted by frustrations over the delay in implementing employment-related provisions and the broader issue of legislative autonomy. While the agreement provides a framework for addressing these concerns, the specific details regarding the implementation of the salary structure and the governor’s stance on the autonomy bills remain subjects for upcoming negotiations. As of the time of reporting, no further information has been provided regarding the specific legislative hurdles that may have previously delayed these measures.

Conclusion

The suspension of the strike marks a significant de-escalation in the relationship between the Taraba State House of Assembly and its staff. By securing a concrete timeline for legislative action and executive engagement, PASAN has established a clear path for monitoring the state’s commitment to the welfare and autonomy of parliamentary workers.

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