ASUU Makurdi Suspends Strike Effective September 11, 2026

The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) at the Federal University of Agriculture, Makurdi, has officially suspended its four-week-long “No Pay, No Work” strike, effective from Friday, September 11, 2026. This decision was communicated in a statement by the union chairperson, Comrade Terseer Abari, who noted that the suspension followed significant progress in addressing the issues that led to the industrial action.

The strike, which began on August 12, 2026, was primarily aimed at demanding the full payment of members’ Consolidated Academic Tools Allowance and Professorial Allowance. Abari praised the union members for their resilience and solidarity during the strike and expressed gratitude to the University Administration for its cooperation.

He reaffirmed the union's commitment to advocating for the welfare of its members and emphasized the importance of collective action in achieving their goals. The union looks forward to constructive collaboration with the University Management moving forward.