Members of the Academic Staff Union of Universities at Joseph Sarwuan Tarka University, Makurdi (ASUU-JOSTUM), have commenced a full strike action due to the non-payment of their March salaries. The union's chairperson, Terseer Abari, confirmed the industrial action in a statement, citing the prolonged delay in salary disbursement as the primary reason for the strike. The action affects all academic and academic-related activities at the institution until the arrears are settled.
The strike at Joseph Sarwuan Tarka University disrupts academic activities, directly affecting students' learning schedules and potentially delaying examinations and graduations. With no indication of when salaries will be paid, the uncertainty could prolong the shutdown, further straining academic planning.
This situation reflects a recurring challenge in Nigeria's public university system, where delayed federal funding often results in delayed salaries and subsequent strikes. Such disruptions undermine the academic calendar, affect students' preparedness for national exams like JAMB and post-UTME, and weaken confidence in university education. They also highlight the vulnerability of institutions dependent on federal allocations.
Students and parents should monitor official university channels for updates and consider adjusting academic plans, including alternative reading schedules, in anticipation of a prolonged closure.
