Indefinite Strike: Tertiary Institutions Shut Down in Adamawa

Indefinite Strike: Tertiary Institutions Shut Down in Adamawa

Academic activities in Adamawa State-owned tertiary instinitutions have come to a standstill as the Joint Action Committee (JAC) of Academic and Non-Academic Staff Unions declared an indefinite strike. The strike, which took effect on Tuesday, March 11, 2025, follows the expiration of a seven-day warning strike without any response from the state government.

In a circular signed by JAC Chairman, Comrade Maryam Abdullahi, PhD, and Secretary, Comrade Musa Yakubu, the unions expressed frustration over the government’s failure to address their demands.

“Due to non-response from the side of the government, JAC is directing all its members to embark on an indefinite strike action starting from 11th March, 2025, until further notice. Members are to ensure full compliance with this directive,” the statement read.

The strike action is expected to disrupt academic and administrative operations in all state-owned tertiary institutions, leaving students stranded and raising concerns about prolonged academic delays.

What Led to the Strike?

The decision to embark on the indefinite strike stems from the failure of the Adamawa State Government to respond to the grievances presented by the unions. The unions had previously issued a warning strike that lasted for seven working days, which ended on March 10, 2025. However, with no intervention from the government, JAC members opted for a total shutdown of academic activities.
Students and Parents React

The strike has sparked mixed reactions among students and parents. While some students support the action, hoping it will push the government to address the staff’s demands, others express frustration over the disruptions to their education.

A final-year student at Adamawa State Polytechnic, Yola, lamented, “We have been dealing with frequent strikes, and it’s affecting our academic progress. We just hope the government resolves this issue soon.”

Parents and education stakeholders have also urged the government to intervene promptly to prevent further damage to the state’s education sector.

Way Forward

As the strike continues, all eyes are on the Adamawa State Government to respond to the demands of the academic and non-academic staff unions. Negotiations will be crucial in determining how soon normal academic activities can resume.

For now, students and staff remain in limbo, awaiting a resolution that will put an end to the ongoing crisis in Adamawa’s tertiary institutions.