The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), University of Jos branch, has called off its strike action after members received their March 2026 salaries, while insisting that the Earned Academic Allowance (EAA) must still be paid.
The suspension comes just two days after the union ordered its members to withdraw services over delays in salary payment and the omission of the EAA.
In a statement issued by branch chairperson Jurbe Molwus, the union said approval for salary payment came shortly after the strike began.
“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.
ASUU said most of its members have now confirmed receipt of their salaries, leading to the decision to suspend the industrial action.
“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 ending the strike, the union expressed dissatisfaction over the exclusion of the Earned Academic Allowance from the payment.
“We note with concern that the EAA component has still not been included in the payment of our salary for the month of March 2026,” it said.
The union urged the Federal Government to urgently release funds needed to fully implement agreements reached with ASUU.
“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,” Molwus said.
Members have now been directed to return to lectures, examinations, and official meetings immediately as discussions continue over the unpaid allowance.
“Consequently, all members are requested to resume lectures, conduct exams and statutory meetings immediately as we continue to push for the inclusion of EAA in our salaries,” he said.
ASUU, however, warned that unresolved issues could trigger another strike if the government fails to act before the end of April.
“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.