The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) branch at University of Jos (UNIJOS) has commenced an indefinite strike following delays in the payment of March 2026 salaries and outstanding Earned Academic Allowances (EAA).
The decision comes amid ongoing challenges in implementing the recently renegotiated agreement between ASUU and the federal government, which has been affected by delays in the passage of the 2026 budget.
In a statement, branch chairman Jurbe Molwus announced that lecturers would withdraw all services, including lectures, examinations, and statutory meetings, starting Wednesday.
“After following due process, we request all members to abstain from lectures, exams, and statutory meetings as our March 2026 salary is yet to be paid despite our patience,” he said.
Molwus attributed the delay to the Office of the Accountant-General of the Federation, noting that the university’s bursary had already completed its part of the payment process.
He urged members to comply fully with the directive, adding that monitoring teams would be deployed to ensure total adherence as the strike continues pending resolution of the issues.