Abia varsity lecturers suspend strike

The Academic Staff Union of Universities, Abia State University branch, has suspended its ongoing industrial action and directed members to resume academic duties with immediate effect from Friday, August 28, 2026.

The decision was reached at the union’s congress meeting held on Friday, where members reviewed developments surrounding the issues that led to the strike.

In a statement signed by the Branch Chairperson, Dr Chidi S. Mba, and Secretary, Dr Victor U. Obisike, the union, however, expressed concern over the continued suspension of Prof Nnamdi Nwaeze.

The congress gave the university management until Friday, September 4, 2026, to recall Nwaeze and lift his suspension.

The union warned that failure by the management to comply within the stipulated period would leave it with no option but to resume the suspended industrial action.

The branch leadership appreciated members for their “unity, resilience, commitment and support” throughout the period of the industrial action.

The statement read, “We are giving the university management up to Friday, September 4, 2026, to recall Professor Nnamdi Nwaeze and lift his suspension.

“The failure by management to comply within this stipulated period would leave us with no option but to resume the suspended industrial action.

“We urge our members to remain united and committed to the ideals of our union as we continue to pursue the resolution of outstanding issues affecting us.

“Your steadfastness and collective resolve have been invaluable to the progress recorded.”

The union also reminded members that only the branch chairperson was authorised to speak officially on behalf of ASUU-ABSU.

Members seeking clarification were advised to contact the chairperson directly.