The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), University of Jos branch, has suspended its withdrawal of services following the payment of March 2026 salaries to its members.
The decision came just two days after the union directed lecturers to down tools over delays in salary payments and the non-inclusion of the Earned Academic Allowance (EAA).
In a statement signed by branch chairperson Jurbe Molwus, ASUU confirmed that clearance for payment was received shortly after the commencement of the industrial action.
“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.
The union said most members had now received their salary alerts, prompting the suspension of the strike.
“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,” Molwus stated.
Despite the development, ASUU expressed concern that the Earned Academic Allowance remains excluded from the payment, describing it as a key unresolved issue.
The union urged the Federal Government to fully implement the provisions of the Federal Government of Nigeria–ASUU 2025 agreement to ensure lasting industrial harmony in the university system.
“We hereby call on the Federal Government to provide the funds required to finance the complete implementation of the FGN–ASUU 2025 Agreement to guarantee the desired industrial harmony,” the statement added.
ASUU further directed its members to resume lectures, examinations, and statutory meetings immediately while negotiations continue.
However, the union warned that failure to resolve outstanding issues could trigger another withdrawal of services in the coming weeks.
“We sincerely hope that the Federal Government will take proactive necessary steps to prevent us from withdrawing our services again at the end of April and subsequent months,” Molwus cautioned.
