ASUU UNIJOS shuts down academic activities over unpaid salaries, allowances
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 the exclusion of the Earned Academic Allowance (EAA) from staff remuneration.
In a statement issued on Wednesday by the branch chairperson, Jurbe Molwus, the union directed all members to immediately withdraw their services, including lectures, examinations, and statutory meetings.
The strike, which took effect from April 8, 2026, is in line with resolutions reached by the union’s National Executive Council (NEC) and the local congress.
ASUU said the decision came after months of patience by members despite persistent 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.
The union blamed the delay on the Office of the Accountant General of the Federation, noting that the university’s bursary department had already completed its part of the payment process.
“From our consultation, the delay is occasioned by the Office of the Accountant General of the Federation, as the bursary of the university has done its part,” ASUU stated.
It warned that the situation could disrupt industrial harmony, stressing that members’ patience should not be taken for granted.
ASUU also announced the activation of its strike monitoring team to ensure full compliance among members.
The industrial action is expected to significantly disrupt academic activities at the University of Jos if the issues remain unresolved.
