The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), University of Jos branch, has declared a total and indefinite withdrawal of services over the non-payment of members’ March 2026 salaries and the exclusion of the Earned Academic Allowance (EAA) from staff remuneration.
The directive, which takes effect from Wednesday, April 8, 2026, was announced in a statement issued by the branch chairperson, Jurbe Molwus.
According to the union, all members have been directed to immediately withdraw from lectures, examinations, and statutory meetings in compliance with resolutions reached by the union’s National Executive Council (NEC) and the branch congress.
ASUU said the decision was reached after members endured prolonged delays in salary payment with patience, but noted that the situation had become unbearable.
“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, stating that the university’s bursary department had already completed its own 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,” the statement added.
ASUU also expressed concern that the continued delay could undermine industrial peace within the institution, warning that the patience of its members should not be taken for granted.
“It seems our patience is being taken for granted by those who are determined to frustrate industrial harmony,” the union said.
The branch further announced that its strike monitoring team would be activated to ensure full compliance with the industrial action.
The development is expected to significantly disrupt academic activities at the University of Jos if the issues are not urgently resolved.
ASUU UNIJOS Begins Indefinite Strike Over Unpaid March Salary, Allowance Omission
