By Samson Obande,  Lafia

The Academic Staff Union of Universities, ASUU, Nasarawa State University Keffi, NSUK chapter, has declared a total and indefinite strike effective Monday, August 10, 2026.

The industrial action comes amid lingering disputes over welfare issues affecting members of the union.

According to a statement from the chapter and sources within the union, the decision followed the failure of negotiations with the university management and relevant authorities to resolve outstanding issues.

Key demands cited include unpaid salaries and arrears, Earned Academic Allowances, poor funding of the university, staff welfare, and poor conditions of service.

Efforts to reach a compromise reportedly failed to produce a satisfactory outcome, prompting the chapter to proceed with the strike.

A senior member of the union who spoke on condition of anonymity said: 

“We have exercised patience for long. Our members are being owed, and the learning environment is deteriorating. We cannot continue like this.”

The strike is expected to ground all academic activities across NSUK’s campuses, including lectures, assessments, supervision, and other duties involving teaching staff.

Students of the institution have been advised to remain calm and monitor official channels for further directives from both the university management and the ASUU NSUK leadership.

The development has generated anxiety among students, parents, and stakeholders, with many calling for urgent intervention to prevent a prolonged disruption of the academic calendar.

NSUK, established in 1996, is one of the leading state-owned universities in the North Central region with a student population of over 40,000.

ASUU NSUK has in the past embarked on strike actions in solidarity with the national body over issues such as funding, autonomy, and welfare. The last major nationwide ASUU strike in 2022 lasted for eight months and affected millions of students across federal and state universities.

As of press time, the NSUK management is yet to issue an official response to the strike declaration.

Stakeholders are now awaiting further clarification from both the university administration and the Nasarawa State Government on steps being taken to resolve the issues and reopen the university.