The University of Jos (UniJos) branch of the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has commenced an indefinite strike following delays in salary payments.
The industrial action, which took effect on 8 April 2026, is in protest against the non-payment of March 2026 salaries and the exclusion of Earned Academic Allowance (EAA).
In a statement, the branch chairperson, Prof. Jurbe Joseph Molwus, directed members to withdraw their services. “Dear comrades, after following due process, we hereby request that all members abstain from lectures, the conduct of examinations, and statutory meetings, as our salary for the month of March 2026 remains unpaid despite our patience,” he said.
The union noted that the strike forms part of a broader response to the Federal Government’s failure to address long-standing grievances, including withheld salaries, wage award arrears, and promotion arrears.
ASUU had previously issued a series of ultimatums to the authorities. However, the union stated that these were not heeded, prompting the escalation to full industrial action.
