By Vincent Ujumadu

Nnamdi Azikiwe University branch of the Academic Staff Union of Universities, ASUU-NAU, has begun an indefinite strike over alleged incomplete August salary, saying it has activated ‘no pay, no work’ action in the institution.

At its congress on Monday in Awka, the ASUU -NAU , resolved to withdraw its services in compliance with the standing resolution of ASUU National Executive Council on non-payment of salaries.

According to the ASUU-NEC standing resolution, all branches of the union are empowered to withdraw their services when salaries are not paid after the 3rd day of the new month.

The branch chairman, Innocent Nnubia and secretary, Osita Nnajiofor, in a statement said: “Today is 7th September 2026 and the University has not paid complete salary for the month of August to our members.