Academic activities at the University of Jos have been thrown into uncertainty after lecturers commenced an indefinite strike on Wednesday, April 8, 2026, over the non payment of their March 2026 salaries.

The strike was declared by the University of Jos branch of the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), which directed all members to immediately withdraw from lectures, examinations, and statutory meetings until outstanding salaries are paid.

In a statement signed by the branch chairperson, Professor Jurbe Molwus, the union attributed the salary delay to the Office of the Accountant General of the Federation, noting that the university's bursary department had already completed its role 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 disclosed.

The union, expressing frustration over the development, noted that members had exercised considerable patience before resorting to industrial action.

"Dear comrades, after following due process, we hereby request all members to abstain from lectures, conduct of examinations, and statutory meetings as our salary for March 2026 is yet to be paid despite our patience," the statement read.

ASUU UNIJOS added that the action was in accordance with existing National Executive Council resolutions and the branch congress resolution. "This is in line with extant NEC resolution and our standing congress resolution. The action takes immediate effect from Wednesday, April 8, 2026, until we are paid," the union stated.

Professor Molwus, speaking separately in an interview in Jos, was firm on the union's position. "We are on strike, and we are not going to work until we are paid," he affirmed.

The union also warned that a monitoring team would be deployed to enforce compliance among members. "Please ensure full compliance, as the strike monitoring team of the branch will be activated to monitor compliance. Solidarity forever," the statement concluded.

ASUU UNIJOS further cautioned that the prolonged delay risked undermining industrial harmony at the institution. "It seems our patience is being taken for granted by those who are determined to frustrate industrial harmony," the union added.