The Academic Staff Union of Universities, Plateau State University chapter (ASUU-PLASU), has declared a total, comprehensive, and indefinite strike, effectively shutting down academic activities at the institution over what it described as the failure of the university administration to satisfactorily resolve six outstanding demands.
The decision was reached by the union’s Congress at a meeting on August 25, 2026, following the expiration of a 14-day ultimatum issued to the university management on August 11.
In a statement signed by ASUU chairperson PLASU, Vincent Choji, and the Secretary, Lomka Iliya, the union acknowledged the administration’s response to its ultimatum, contained in a letter dated August 18, but said the response did not satisfactorily address the substance of the issues raised.
The union’s demands include the commencement of the Contributory Pension Scheme, full implementation of the 2025 Federal Government/ASUU agreement, and payment of arrears with effect from January 2026.
Other demands are the provision of safe and secure staff quarters, construction of trenches around the university’s perimeter fence, and an end to what the union described as intimidation of union leaders.
The union is also demanding payment of 22 months’ arrears of the 25 and 35 per cent wage award.
Following the unresolved issues, Congress, with the approval of the National Executive Council of ASUU, resolved to proceed with the indefinite industrial action.
The union consequently directed all its members to suspend all academic activities until further notice.
The union appealed for the understanding and cooperation of its members and other stakeholders.
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