The Academic Staff Union of Universities, ASUU, has commenced an indefinite strike at Plateau State University, Bokkos, over unresolved demands by its members.
The ASUU chapter at the institution announced the industrial action on Wednesday following a Congress meeting.
The strike came after the expiration of a 14 day ultimatum issued to the university management on August 11.
In a statement signed by the union’s Chairperson, Vincent D. Choji, and Secretary, Lomka Kopdiya, ASUU said none of its six major demands had been satisfactorily addressed.
Among the demands is the implementation of the Contributory Pension Scheme and the full implementation of the 2025 agreement between the Federal Government and ASUU.
The lecturers are also demanding payment of outstanding arrears dating back to January 1, 2026.
Other demands include the provision of safe and secure accommodation for staff, construction of trenches around the university’s perimeter fence and an end to alleged intimidation of union leaders.
The union is also demanding payment of 22 months’ arrears of the 25/35 per cent wage award.
ASUU said its decision to commence the strike followed approval from its National Executive Council.
The union stated, “Congress is convinced that the substance of our demands on all six items has not been satisfactorily addressed.”
ASUU PLASU subsequently directed all members to suspend academic activities indefinitely until further notice.
