ASUU suspends 52-day MOAUM strike after pact with Benue govt, management

The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), Moses Orshio Adasu University, Makurdi (MOAUM) branch has suspended its 52-day industrial action following a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed with the Benue State Government and the university management. The strike was initiated on June 1, 2026, due to non-payment of salaries. This development marks an end to the prolonged dispute between the lecturers and the government/university administration.

The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), Moses Orshio Adasu University, Makurdi (MOAUM) branch has suspended its 52-day industrial action after signing a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Benue State Government and the university management. This significant development has brought an end to the prolonged dispute between the lecturers and the government/university administration. The strike was initiated on June 1, 2026, due to non-payment of salaries.

The ASUU MOAUM branch had been engaged in a protracted industrial action for 52 days, with the main grievance being the non-payment of salaries by the Benue State Government and the university management. The strike was a manifestation of the deep-seated issues affecting the academic community in the state. The Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed between the parties is expected to address these concerns and provide a framework for resolving future disputes.

The suspension of the industrial action marks a significant milestone in the efforts to resolve the dispute between the ASUU MOAUM branch and the Benue State Government/university management. The Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed by the parties is expected to provide a framework for addressing future disputes and ensuring prompt payment of salaries. However, the long-term implications of this development remain unclear, and it remains to be seen whether the MoU will effectively address the underlying issues affecting the academic community in Benue State.

The suspension of the industrial action by the ASUU MOAUM branch marks a significant step towards resolving the protracted dispute between the lecturers and the government/university administration. The Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed by the parties provides a framework for addressing future disputes and ensuring prompt payment of salaries. Practitioners in Nigeria should take note of this development, as it highlights the importance of effective communication and cooperation between academic staff unions and government/university administrations.