The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka chapter, commenced an indefinite strike on Monday, September 7, over the non-payment of the full August 2026 salary to its members.
In a statement jointly signed by the chapter’s Chairperson, Innocent Nnubia, and Secretary, Osita Nnajiofor, the union said it resolved to withdraw its services in compliance with the standing resolution of the ASUU National Executive Council on non-payment of salaries.
The union said the resolution empowers its branches to withdraw their services when salaries are not paid by the third day of the following month.
It said the university had yet to pay the complete August salary to its members as of September 7, adding that the situation had occurred more than three times.
“The sole reason for this action is the non-payment of the complete salary of August 2026. We therefore implore University Authorities, and Visitor (President Bola Tinubu) to urgently address the situation by ensuring the complete payment of August 2026 salary to our members and ensure that this ugly experience does not repeat itself,” the statement said.
The union directed all members to immediately withdraw their academic and administrative services.
It said the strike would continue until the full August 2026 salary was paid to all members.
