The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), University of Jos branch, has declared an indefinite strike action with effect from July 4, 2025, following the non-payment of June 2025 salaries to its members.
The decision was communicated in an official circular signed by the branch chairman, Prof. Jurbe Molwus, directing academic staff to withdraw from lectures and all statutory academic duties if salaries were not credited by 11:59 p.m. on July 3, 2025.
The strike directive aligns with ASUU’s national policy mandating immediate industrial action where salaries are delayed beyond the third day of a new month.
The union’s congress had previously resolved on June 4, 2025, to enforce this policy strictly to protect the welfare of its members.
To ensure compliance, the union has constituted a strike monitoring team tasked with enforcing the decision across faculties and departments.
The chairman reaffirmed that no lectures, meetings, or academic engagements are to hold until the outstanding salaries are paid in full.
The branch leadership described the salary delay as an unacceptable breach of contract by the Federal Government, stressing that the union remains committed to defending the rights of its members through lawful and collective action.
The development marks yet another phase in the recurring industrial disputes between ASUU and the Federal Government over salary delays, funding gaps and unresolved welfare issues.
Stakeholders have raised concerns that the indefinite strike may further disrupt academic activities and worsen the backlog of academic sessions already affected by past nationwide strikes.
At the time of filing this report, the University’s management and relevant authorities have yet to issue an official response to the union’s action. Students and parents are advised to monitor updates as discussions between the parties progress.
ASUU has maintained that until there is credible evidence of full payment of outstanding salaries, the strike will remain in force across the institution.
