Academic Staff Union of Universities at the University of Benin has suspended its indefinite strike following a management commitment to pay the council component of the Earned Academic Allowance for June, July and August by 18 September 2026. The decision was reached during a union congress convened at 12:30 pm, where the branch chairperson, Dr Enaruna Edosa, presented details of partial salary payments received on 10 August 2026. While all entitlements have now been settled except for the EAA council component, the administration's written assurance on the outstanding balance led to the suspension.
Congress members deliberated and resolved to end the withdrawal of service, directing all lecturers to resume duty. The motion to adjourn was proposed by Comrade Praise Adeosun and seconded by Comrade E. O. Igudia. The resolution was formally signed by Dr Enaruna Edosa, ASUU-UNIBEN Chairman, and Secretary Lucky O. Aimiyekagbon. The union had previously gone on strike due to half payment of August salaries and non-payment of allowances.
The suspension of the strike hinges entirely on whether the university pays the remaining EAA balance by the 18 September deadline. Students and staff should monitor payment progress closely, as resumption of academic activities depends on full compliance.
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