Lecturers at Plateau State University, PLASU, have suspended their industrial action after reaching an agreement with the Plateau State Government on key workers’ demands.
The Academic Staff Union of Universities, ASUU, PLASU chapter, took the decision on Tuesday during an Emergency Congress in Jos, where members reviewed the dispute that led to the total strike declared on August 26, 2026. The suspension takes effect from midnight on September 16, 2026, with lecturers directed to resume academic activities.
In a joint statement by the chapter Chairperson, Dr Vincent Choji, and Secretary, Dr Lomka Iliya Kopdiya, the union said both sides had reached a “reasonable conclusion” on its six-point charter of demands.
“The suspension followed an agreement reached between the negotiation teams of the State Government and the union.”
According to the statement, government negotiators were led by the Head of Service, Mr Steven Pam Gadong, while the union team was led by Zonal Coordinator, Prof Aku Timothy Namo. The meeting was held at the Conference Hall of the Head of Service.
“The parties have reached a reasonable conclusion on the six-point charter of demands, which include the commencement of the Contributory Pension Scheme and full implementation of the 2025 FGN/ASUU Agreement and payment of arrears with effect from January 2026.”
Other items agreed upon include providing safe and secure staff quarters, digging trenches around the perimeter fence, stopping the harassment of union leaders as outlined in a letter to Congress dated May 18, 2026, through the Registrar, and paying 22 months’ arrears of the 25 per cent/35 per cent wage award.
The congress resolved that the strike would be suspended “with effect from 12 midnight, 16th September, 2026.”
“By this development, members of the union are hereby directed to resume all academic activities. The union appreciates the public for their understanding and support.”
The union had embarked on a “total, comprehensive and indefinite strike” on August 26, 2026, after a 14-day ultimatum issued on August 11 expired without what it described as satisfactory action from the university administration on the six-point charter.
