ASUU Benin Zone Warns of Indefinite Strike Across 7 State Universities Over Unpaid Allowances
The Benin Zone of the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has threatened to embark on a total and indefinite strike across seven state-owned universities in Edo, Delta, and Ondo States. The union stated that industrial action will commence if the 2025 Federal Government/ASUU Agreement is not reflected in members’ July 2026 salaries.
Speaking at a press briefing in Benin City, Zonal Coordinator Prof. Monday Igbafen expressed deep disappointment over the state governments’ failure to comply, noting that the Federal Government and several other states have already implemented the accord.
Affected Institutions
If the strike goes forward, academic activities will be completely suspended at the following universities:
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Edo State: Ambrose Alli University (AAU), Ekpoma
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Ondo State: Adekunle Ajasin University (AAUA), Akungba-Akoko
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Ondo State: Olusegun Agagu University of Science and Technology (OAUSTECH), Okitipupa
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Delta State: Delta State University (DELSU), Abraka
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Delta State: University of Delta (UNIDEL), Agbor
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Delta State: Dennis Osadebay University (DOU), Asaba
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Delta State: Southern Delta University (SDU), Ozoro
Core Demands of the Union
According to Prof. Igbafen, dialogue over the past six months has failed to yield results. Academic staff are demanding immediate government action on two frontlines:
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Salary Integration: Full implementation of the Consequential Adjustment to Academic Allowances in the upcoming July 2026 payroll.
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Back Pay: The immediate disbursement of outstanding arrears dating back to January 2026.
“Lecturers in these institutions have waited for over six months without any positive response. Failure to implement this agreement in the July salary payment will leave the union with no option but to shut down academic activities.” — Prof. Monday Igbafen, ASUU Benin Zonal Coordinator
Call to Action
ASUU is urging the governors of Edo, Delta, and Ondo States to intervene urgently. The union emphasized that prompt compliance is the only way to address lecturer welfare, maintain institutional stability, and prevent a prolonged disruption of the academic calendar.
