By Lawrence Agbo
The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) at the University of Jos (UNIJOS) has declared a total and indefinite strike over unpaid March 2026 salaries and the non-payment of the Earned Academic Allowance (EAA).
In a statement issued on Wednesday, the branch Chairperson, Jurbe Molwus, directed all members to immediately abstain from lectures, examinations, and statutory meetings.
The industrial action takes effect from April 8, 2026, following resolutions by the union’s National Executive Council (NEC) and branch congress.
ASUU UNIJOS said the strike is a result of prolonged delays in salary payments, despite the university’s bursary completing its part of the process.
“After following due process, we hereby request all members to abstain from lectures, the conduct of exams, and statutory meetings, as our salary for March 2026 is yet to be paid despite our patience,” the statement read.
The union blamed the Office of the Accountant General of the Federation for the hold-up.
“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,” the union stated.
The union warned that continued delays threaten industrial harmony and activated its strike monitoring team to ensure full compliance.
“It seems our patience is being taken for granted by those who are determined to frustrate industrial harmony,” the union said.
The action is expected to disrupt academic activities at the University of Jos until the issues are resolved.
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