The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), University of Jos branch, has declared an indefinite strike following the non-payment of March 2026 salaries and unresolved issues surrounding earned allowances.
In a press release issued on Wednesday, the union directed its members to immediately withdraw all academic and administrative services.
The statement, signed by the branch chairperson, Jurbe Molwus, instructed lecturers to abstain from lectures, examinations, and statutory meetings, in line with resolutions reached at both the branch congress and the National Executive Council (NEC) of the union.
According to the union, the decision became necessary after what it described as prolonged patience by members despite delays in salary payments.
“After following due process, we hereby request all members to abstain from lectures, the conduct of exams, and statutory meetings, as our salary for the month of March 2026 is yet to be paid despite our patience,” the statement read.
ASUU attributed the delay to the Office of the Accountant General of the Federation, noting that the university’s bursary department had already completed its obligations regarding the payment process.
The union warned that the situation could undermine industrial harmony, stressing that the continued delay signals disregard for the welfare of its members.
“It seems our patience is being taken for granted by those who are determined to frustrate industrial harmony,” the statement added.
To ensure strict compliance, ASUU also announced the activation of a strike monitoring team.The development is expected to significantly disrupt academic activities at the University of Jos if swift action is not taken to address the concerns raised by the union.
