UNIJOS Lecturers Call Off Strike, Resume Work

Lecturers at the University of Jos have resumed work after suspending their strike following salary payments, though the Academic Staff Union of Universities warns of possible future action over unpaid allowances.

Lecturers at the University of Jos have suspended their strike and returned to academic duties after receiving their March 2026 salaries.

The decision was confirmed by the Academic Staff Union of Universities through its UNIJOS branch chairman, Prof. Jurbe Molwus, in a statement released on Friday.

The lecturers had earlier withdrawn their services on April 8, 2026, due to delays in salary payments and the exclusion of their Earned Academic Allowances (EAA). However, shortly after the strike began, the university reportedly received approval from the Office of the Accountant General of the Federation to process the payments.

Following verification that most lecturers had received their salaries, the union directed members to immediately resume lectures, conduct examinations, and participate in official meetings.

Despite the resumption, ASUU expressed dissatisfaction that the Earned Academic Allowances were still not included in the payments. The union urged the Federal Government to fully implement the 2025 agreement between the government and ASUU to ensure lasting industrial peace.

The union also warned that if proactive steps are not taken, lecturers may be forced to embark on another strike by the end of April or in the coming months.

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SOURCES: ALLSCHOOL, PUNCH