The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), University of Jos branch, has declared an indefinite strike following delays in the payment of March 2026 salaries and the failure to include the Earned Academic Allowance (EAA).
The decision, which takes effect from Wednesday, April 8, 2026, was announced by the branch chairperson, Prof. Jurbe Joseph Molwus. He directed members to immediately withdraw from lectures, examinations, and all statutory meetings until their demands are met.
“Dear comrades, after following due process, we hereby request all members to abstain from lectures, conduct of examinations, and statutory meetings as our salary for the month of March 2026 is yet to be paid despite our patience.
“This is in line with extant NEC resolution and our standing congress resolution. The action takes immediate effect from Wednesday, April 8, 2026, until we are paid.”
Molwus attributed the delay to the Office of the Accountant General of the Federation, noting that the university’s bursary department had already completed its part in processing the payments.
“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 in the process of salary payment.”
The union also warned that members’ patience is being overstretched, stressing that continued delays could disrupt industrial harmony. It added that a strike monitoring team has been set up to ensure full compliance with the directive.
