Nigeria: Unpaid Arrears - Plateau Varsity Lecturers Begin Indefinite Strike
[Premium Times] Lecturers at Plateau State University, Bokkos, have declared an indefinite strike over unpaid salary-related arrears and other unresolved demands.
Lecturers at Plateau State University have initiated an indefinite strike, citing unpaid salary arrears and unmet demands. The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) at the university held a congress meeting on Wednesday, issuing a statement after expiring a 14-day ultimatum to the administration on August 11. The union expressed dissatisfaction with the university's failure to address six outstanding demands, which included the commencement of the Contributory Pension Scheme, implementation of the 2025 Federal Government-ASUU agreement, and payment of outstanding arrears dating back to January 2026.
Additionally, the lecturers demanded safe staff quarters, construction of barriers around the university perimeter, and an end to intimidation of union leaders. The strike follows the ASUU National Executive Council's approval, leading to the chapter's decision to suspend academic activities indefinitely. This is part of a broader trend of strikes across public universities, as lecturers push for agreement implementation, compensation for unpaid entitlements, and improvements in working conditions.
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