Ondo: ASUU, Varsity Workers Suspend Strike
By Promise Adagba The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has suspended its strike in Ondo State-owned universities following the intervention of the state government in the lingering industrial dispute that disrupted academic activities for several weeks. The Chairman of ASUU at Adekunle Ajasin University, Akungba-Akoko (AAUA), Prof. Boluwaji Oshodi, confirmed the development in a […]
The Joint Action Committee of Ondo State-Owned Tertiary Institutions (JAC-ODSTI) has announced the suspension of its indefinite strike in Ondo State universities. The strike, which began on September 2, 2026, had disrupted academic activities for several weeks. The suspension took effect on Tuesday, September 29, 2026, according to a statement released by the committee.
The decision was made following financial interventions from the Ondo State Government aimed at resolving the industrial dispute. The Ondo State Government's role in facilitating the resolution has been acknowledged by the committee, with specific commendations directed towards the Governor, the Commissioner for Education, Science and Technology, and a Special Adviser to the Governor on Special Duties and Union Matters.
The resumption of duties by all affected members across the universities is scheduled to commence on Tuesday, marking the end of weeks of disruption in state-owned institutions.
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