ASUU grounds academic activities at Plateau varsity
The Academic Staff Union of Universities, Plateau State University, Bokkos chapter (ASUU-PLASU) has declared an indefinite strike over what it described as the failure of the university administration to satisfactorily address its six-point charter of demands. The union announced the industrial action after its Congress meeting following the expiration of a 14-day ultimatum issued to […]
The Academic Staff Union of Universities, representing Plateau State University's faculty, has announced an indefinite strike due to unaddressed demands outlined in their six-point charter. This decision came after a 14-day ultimatum issued to the university's administration expired on August 11. The union, through its Chairperson Comrade Vincent D. Choji and Secretary Comrade Lomka Iliya Kopdiya, detailed the ongoing negotiations and the demands that remain unresolved.
These demands include the initiation of a contributory pension scheme, full implementation of the 2025 Federal Government/ASUU agreement, and the payment of overdue wages dating back to January 1, 2026. Other demands focus on providing safe staff accommodations, constructing protective fencing around the university grounds, and ceasing intimidation tactics against union leaders.
The union further highlighted the necessity of settling 22 months of arrears related to the 25/35 percent wage award. Following the union's approval by its National Executive Council, the leadership decided to proceed with the industrial action, instructing all members to halt academic operations pending further instructions.
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