The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), University of Jos branch, has declared an indefinite strike over unpaid March 2026 salaries and outstanding allowances.
The action has halted lectures, examinations, and other academic activities at the university.
In a statement on Wednesday, branch chairperson Jurbe Molwus directed all lecturers to withdraw their services immediately.
He said the decision followed resolutions reached at the union’s National Executive Council (NEC) meeting and the branch congress after months of delay.
ASUU blamed the salary delay on the Office of the Accountant General of the Federation. The union, however, said the university’s bursary department had completed its part of the payment process.
“After following due process, we ask all members to abstain from lectures, exams, and meetings as our March 2026 salary remains unpaid,” the statement said.
The union warned that continued delays could disrupt industrial harmony in the university system. It also set up a monitoring team to ensure full compliance with the strike.
The development adds to concerns in Nigeria’s public universities. It comes shortly after ASUU suspended a similar strike at Taraba State University.
Observers say repeated disputes over salaries and allowances highlight ongoing funding challenges in the education sector.
