PASAN threatens total shutdown of Taraba Assembly over unimplemented CONLESS

The Parliamentary Staff Association of Nigeria, PASAN, has issued a notice threatening to carry out a total shutdown of the Taraba State House of Assembly on November 10, 2026. This decision stems from the alleged failure of the state government and Assembly leadership to fully implement the Financial Autonomy and the Consolidated Legislative Salary Structure, CONLESS. The strike has already taken place on November 14, 2025, in a nationwide action.

While several state assemblies have made progress in implementing CONLESS and passing financial autonomy bills, PASAN claims that Taraba State has been left behind, especially in comparison to other states in the North-East region. The association has been pursuing dialogue with the Taraba State House of Assembly leadership to resolve the issue but is dissatisfied with what it perceives as an inadequate response.

If the planned strike materializes, the entire Assembly Complex and the Taraba State House of Assembly Commission will be closed, effectively halting all activities within these institutions. The association has urged its members to remain peaceful and law-abiding during the industrial action, which will involve closing the Assembly Complex and the House of Assembly Commission.