ASUU Suspends Strike at PLASU after Agreement with Govt

Our Reporter

The Academic Staff Union of Universities, ASUU, Plateau State University Branch, has suspended its strike action with effect from 12:00 midnight, Tuesday, September 16, 2026.

The suspension followed an Emergency Congress Meeting held on Monday, September 15, 2026, in Jos, as directed by the Zone and the National Executive Council of the Union.

In a statement signed by the Branch Chairperson, Dr. Vincent D. Choji, and Branch Secretary, Dr. Lomka Iliya Kopdiya, and made available to this medium, the Union said the decision was reached after an agreement between the negotiation teams of the Plateau State Government and the Academic Staff Union of the University.

According to the statement, the government team was led by the Head of Service, Mr. Steven Pam Gadong, while the Union’s team was headed by the Zonal Coordinator, Professor Aku Timothy Namo

During the meeting held at the Conference Hall of the Head of Service, the statement said both parties reached a reasonable conclusion on the Union’s six-point charter of demands.

The demands, according to the statement, include the commencement of the Contributory Pension Scheme; full implementation of the 2025 FGN/ASUU Agreement and payment of arrears with effect from January 2026; provision of safe and secure staff quarters; construction of trenches around the perimeter fence; cessation of intimidation of Union leaders as contained in a letter to Congress dated May 18, 2026; and payment of 22 months’ arrears of the 25 percent/35percent wage award.

Recall that the Union had declared the strike on August 26, 2026, over the unresolved issues.

Following the new agreement, ASUU has directed all its members to resume academic activities immediately.

It also appreciated the public for their understanding and support during the period of the strike.

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