The decision was contained in a statement issued after the union’s congress and signed by its Chairman, Mbave Joshua, on Tuesday.

According to the statement, the union said the decision to call off the strike was reached after “careful deliberation” and in recognition of commitments made by the state government to address the issues that triggered the industrial action.

The union described the Memorandum of Action as a “significant step” towards restoring academic activities and improving the welfare of its members.

ASUU assured students, parents, and the general public that normal academic activities would resume immediately, while it continues to monitor compliance with the agreement.

“The branch remains committed to ensuring that all provisions of the MoA are faithfully executed in the interest of staff and the overall development of the university,” the statement read.

It added, “The union appreciates the patience, understanding, and support of all stakeholders throughout the period of the strike.”

The strike, which began on February 18, 2026, followed unresolved disputes between the lecturers and the state government.

Key demands of the union included the payment of salary backlogs, earned academic allowances, and the establishment of a pension scheme for staff.

Two weeks into the industrial action, the state government introduced a no-work, no-pay policy, escalating tensions between both parties.

In a bid to resolve the crisis, the state government created the Office of the Visitor within the institution.

Governor Agbu Kefas also held a meeting with the lecturers last week after assuming his role as Visitor to the university.

During the meeting, he approved an initial ₦200 million to offset part of the salary backlog and pledged an additional ₦100 million monthly until all outstanding issues were resolved.

However, the union initially described the amount as inadequate.

Subsequently, the intervention fund was increased to ₦500 million, a move that appeared to have influenced the resolution reached between both parties.

With the suspension of the strike, stakeholders have expressed optimism that the agreement will be fully implemented to prevent future disruptions in the institution.

The union, however, maintained that it would continue to closely track the government’s compliance with all terms of the Memorandum of Action (MoU).