The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), University of Jos (UniJos) branch, has suspended its industrial action following the payment of March 2026 salaries to its members, while issuing a fresh warning to the Federal Government over lingering unresolved issues.
The union had earlier directed its members to withdraw their services on April 8, 2026, citing delays in salary payments and the non-inclusion of the Earned Academic Allowance (EAA) as reasons for the action.
In a statement signed by the branch chairperson, Jurbe Molwus, ASUU disclosed that the decision to suspend the strike came after confirmation that the university received clearance from the Office of the Accountant General of the Federation for the payment of the outstanding salaries.
“We received information that the university administration got clearance from the Office of the Accountant General of the Federation for the payment of March salary some hours after our withdrawal of service on April 8, 2026,” the statement read.
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Molwus further explained that the majority of union members have now received their salaries, a development that informed the decision to call off the strike and resume academic activities.
“After careful evaluation, we have confirmed the payment of our salary for March 2026, as the majority of our members have received alerts based on reports from various faculties,” he stated.
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Despite suspending the industrial action, the union expressed concern over unresolved issues, particularly the non-payment of the Earned Academic Allowance, and cautioned the Federal Government against further neglect of lecturers’ welfare.
ASUU reaffirmed its commitment to protecting the interests of its members, warning that failure by the government to address outstanding demands could lead to renewed industrial action.
With the suspension of the strike, normal academic activities are expected to resume at the University of Jos.
