{
  "id": 3538181,
  "title": "ASUU begins indefinite strike at Plateau State University",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/26/asuu-begins-indefinite-strike-at-plateau-state-university",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-26T15:17:35.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Daily Post Nigeria",
    "slug": "daily-post-nigeria",
    "url": "https://dailypost.ng/2026/08/26/asuu-begins-indefinite-strike-at-plateau-state-university/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Lecturers at Plateau State University initiated an indefinite strike on Wednesday, citing the university management's refusal to address their concerns. The Academic Staff Union of Universities, Plateau State University chapter (ASUU-PLASU) announced the strike following a resolution at their Congress meeting. This decision came after the 14-day ultimatum issued to the university management on August 11 expired.\n\nIn a statement, the union's chairperson, Vincent D. Choji, and secretary, Lomka Kopdiya, highlighted that none of the six primary demands was satisfactorily resolved. Among these demands are the implementation of the Contributory Pension Scheme, full adherence to the 2025 agreement between the Federal Government and ASUU, including the payment of overdue arrears from January 1, 2026. The lecturers also demanded secure accommodation for staff, construction of trenches around the university's perimeter fence, and an end to intimidation of union leaders.\n\nAnother critical demand is the payment of 22 months' arrears of the 25/35 per cent wage award. ASUU-PLASU clarified that their strike decision was made after obtaining approval from the union's National Executive Council. They instructed all members to suspend academic activities immediately until further notice.",
  "summary": "Lecturers at Plateau State University, Bokkos, have begun an indefinite strike over what they described as the university management’s failure to address their demands. The Academic Staff Union of Universities, Plateau State University chapter (ASUU-PLASU), announced the strike on Wednesday after its Congress meeting. The action followed the expiration of a 14-day ultimatum issued to […] ASUU…",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}