Makurdi, Benue State — The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), Joseph Sarwuan Tarka University, Makurdi (formerly MOAUM) branch, has suspended its 52-day industrial action following the signing of a Memorandum of Agreement (MoA) with the Benue State Government and the university management.
CDA News Nigeria reports that the decision to suspend the strike followed negotiations between the union, the state government and the university authorities aimed at resolving issues affecting staff welfare, funding and the administration of the institution.
According to ASUU, the agreement addresses several of the union’s demands and paves the way for the immediate resumption of academic activities. The union expressed optimism that all parties would faithfully implement the terms of the agreement.
“The strike has been suspended following the signing of a Memorandum of Agreement with the Benue State Government and the university management. We expect all parties to honour the commitments reached,” the union stated.
Students have welcomed the development, expressing relief that lectures and other academic activities will resume after nearly two months of disruption. The university management is expected to announce a revised academic calendar and other arrangements for the continuation of the session.
The suspension marks the end of the 52-day industrial action, while stakeholders will monitor the implementation of the agreement reached by all parties.
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