Plateau State University Lecturers End Strike After Agreement

The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) at Plateau State University announced the suspension of its strike action on September 16, 2026, following an agreement with the Plateau State Government. This decision was made during an Emergency Congress Meeting held in Jos, where the union reviewed the issues that led to the strike declaration on August 26, 2026.

The agreement, signed by union leaders Dr Vincent Choji and Dr Lomka Iliya Kopdiya, includes the commencement of the Contributory Pension Scheme, full implementation of the 2025 FGN/ASUU Agreement, and payment of wage arrears starting January 2026. The negotiation teams were led by Mr Steven Pam Gadong for the government and Prof Aku Timothy Namo for the union.

Additional agreements included the provision of secure staff quarters and cessation of intimidation of union leaders. The strike had begun after the university administration failed to address the union's six-point charter of demands despite a 14-day ultimatum issued on August 11.