ASUU Ambrose Alli University Chapter Declares Indefinite Strike
By Isaac Eranga
EKPOMA, NIGERIA — The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), Ambrose Alli University (AAU), Ekpoma Chapter, has declared a total, comprehensive, and indefinite strike starting Tuesday, August 25, 2026, at 12:01 a.m.
The resolution was reached following a Congress session held on Monday, August 24, 2026, to deliberate on the expiration of a 14-day ultimatum issued to the university management and the Edo State Government.
Key Demands and Unmet Ultimatum
According to the official document signed by ASUU AAU Chairperson Dr. Cyril Oziegbe Onogbosele and Secretary Dr. William Odion, Congress noted a lack of formal response or commitment regarding:
- Full implementation of the 2025 FGN/ASUU Agreement within the university.
- Payment of accrued arrears of allowances arising from the agreement from January 2026 to date.
Scope of the Industrial Action
The union confirmed that the indefinite strike covers a complete withdrawal of all statutory academic and administrative duties, including:
- Teaching and lecturing duties across all programs.
- Conduct and invigilation of undergraduate, postgraduate, oral, computer-based (CBE), and paper-based examinations.
- Participation in Departmental, Faculty, Senate, and Committee meetings.
- Supervision of student research projects, Industrial Training (IT), and Teaching Practice.
Next Steps
Congress mandated its Executive Committee (EXCO) to engage local and national media outlets to publicize the non-implementation of the agreement. Additionally, the union activated its Strike Monitoring Team to ensure strict compliance among all academic staff members across the campus.
