The University of Jos chapter of the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has declared an indefinite strike following the non-payment of March 2026 salaries and the omission of the Earned Academic Allowance (EAA) from staff remuneration.
The branch chairperson, Jurbe Molwus, announced the decision in a statement released on Wednesday, directing members to immediately withdraw their services.
He said the directive requires lecturers to stay away from lectures, examinations, and all statutory meetings, in line with resolutions reached by the union’s National Executive Council (NEC) and the local congress.
According to Molwus, the industrial action, which took effect on Wednesday, April 8, 2026, became necessary after months of patience by members despite persistent delays in salary payments.
“After following due process, we hereby request all members to abstain from lectures, the conduct of exams, and statutory meetings, as our salary for March 2026 remains unpaid despite our patience,” he said.
The union blamed the delay on the Office of the Accountant General of the Federation, noting that the university’s bursary department had already completed its obligations in 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.
