Joseph Sarwuan Tarka University

The Academic Staff Union of Universities, Joseph Sarwuan Tarka University, formerly the Federal University of Agriculture, Makurdi chapter, has declared a total and comprehensive strike with immediate effect.

This was contained in a statement issued by the chairperson of the union, Terseer Abari, a copy of which was made available to journalists in Makurdi, Benue State capital, on Wednesday.

The union said the decision to embark on the strike was taken at a congress held on August 12, 2026.

Tagged, “No-Pay-No-Work,” Abari appealed to the appropriate authorities to pay all outstanding salaries owed members of ASUU-JOSTUM to allow academic activities to resume.