ASUU Suspends Strike at Plateau State University After Agreement

The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), Plateau State University (PLASU) branch, announced the suspension of its strike after reaching an agreement with the Plateau State government regarding the union's six-point demands. This decision was made during an emergency congress meeting held in Jos on Tuesday.

The strike, which began on August 26, 2026, was addressed by both parties, with the government delegation led by Head of Service Mr Steven Pam Gadong and the union team led by zonal coordinator Professor Aku Timothy Namo. The agreement includes the commencement of the Contributory Pension Scheme, full implementation of the 2025 FGN/ASUU agreement with payment of arrears from January 2026, provision of safe staff quarters, and construction of trenches around the university's perimeter fence.

Additionally, the government agreed to cease the intimidation of union leaders and to pay 22 months' arrears of the wage awards. The strike will officially be suspended at 12:00 midnight on September 16, 2026, with ASUU directing members to resume academic activities.