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

The decision was taken during a congress meeting held on Friday, where members reviewed developments surrounding the issues that triggered the industrial action.

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

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

ASUU warned that it would be forced to resume the suspended industrial action if the management failed to comply within the stipulated period.

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

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

The union also urged its members to remain united and committed as it continues efforts to address outstanding issues affecting the branch.

It appreciated members for their unity, resilience, commitment and support throughout the period of the industrial action, noting that their collective resolve had contributed significantly to the progress made so far.

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

Members who require further clarification were advised to contact the chairperson directly.