UNIJOS ASUU, MGT BICKER OVER UNPAID SALARIES

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The University of Jos chapter of the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has ordered its members to down tools and embark on an indefinite strike action over non-payment of March 2026 salaries and other unresolved issues surrounding earned allowances.

ASUU, in a press release, signed by the branch chairman, Jurbe Molwus and made available to this medium, instructed lecturer to withdraw from all academic and administrative services.

The Union added that the decision is in line with resolutions reached at both the branch congress and the National Executive Council (NEC) of the union.

According to ASUU, the decision became necessary after what it termed prolonged patience by members despite delays in salary payments.

The statement said, “After following due process, we hereby request all members to abstain from lectures, the conduct of examinations, and statutory meetings, as our salary for the month of March 2026 is yet to be paid despite our patience.”

The Union attributed the delay to the Office of the Accountant General of the Federation.

It added that the university’s bursary department had already completed its obligations regarding the payment process.

The union, however, warned that the situation could undermine industrial harmony, stating that the continued delay signals disregard for the well-being of its members.

The Union also announced the setting up of a monitoring team to ensure total compliance.

Meanwhile, the management of the University of Jos has reacted to the indefinite strike action declared by the institution’s branch of ASUU over alleged non-payment of March 2026 salaries, among other unresolved issues, including non-inclusion of the Earned Academic Allowance (EAA).

In a statement issued in reaction to ASUU’s notice to members, the UNIJOS management explained that the University administration had verified that March 2026 salaries had been paid.

The statement signed by the Deputy Registrar, Information and Public Relations, Emmanuel Madugu, stated that ASUU’s claim that salaries were unpaid was inaccurate, as payment for the month in question had been confirmed.

Addressing other issues raised by ASUU, mainly the claim that delays were caused by the Office of the Accountant General of the Federation, the management acknowledged the challenges but maintained that the institution’s bursary department had fulfilled its responsibilities in the salary payment process.

While appealing for calm, the UNIJOS management advised the ASUU to direct its members to resume academic activities in the interest of students and the institution.

The management further underscored the need to sustain the existing cordial relationship between both parties, emphasizing that dialogue remained key to resolving any outstanding issues.

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