The University of Jos branch of the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has announced a total and indefinite strike following the non-payment of March 2026 salaries and the exclusion of the Earned Academic Allowance (EAA) from staff remuneration.
In a statement issued on Wednesday, Branch Chairperson Jurbe Molwus instructed all union members to immediately suspend lectures, examinations, and statutory meetings. The industrial action, effective April 8, 2026, aligns with resolutions of ASUU’s National Executive Council (NEC) and the branch congress.
The union explained that the strike follows prolonged patience by members despite delays in salary payments. “After following due process, we hereby request all members to abstain from lectures, examinations, and statutory meetings, as our March 2026 salaries remain unpaid,” the statement read.
ASUU UNIJOS attributed the delay to the Office of the Accountant General of the Federation, noting that the university’s bursary had completed its part of the process. “From our consultations, the delay is caused by the Office of the Accountant General, as the university bursary has fulfilled its obligations,” the union added.
Expressing concern over threats to industrial harmony, the union warned that members’ patience should not be taken for granted. ASUU also confirmed that its strike monitoring team will be activated to ensure full compliance with the directive.
The strike is expected to disrupt academic activities at the University of Jos if the issues are not resolved promptly.
