The management of the University of Jos has announced the resumption of academic activities after a temporary suspension due to the 2026 General Elections.
The new resumption date is set for Wednesday, 22nd March 2026, and university community members are advised to comply accordingly.
The university had planned to resume on 20th March 2026, but there was a slight delay in Plateau state because of the announcement of the gubernatorial and House of Assembly elections.
UNIJOS Resumption Date 2025/2026
The Senate of the University of Jos approved at first the suspension of academic activities from Monday, 20th February to Sunday, 19th March 2026, due to the 2026General Elections.
However, the second-semester lectures for the [aca-year] academic session were scheduled to begin on 20th March 2026.
However, the announcement of the gubernatorial and House of Assembly election results in Plateau State has yet to conclude, prompting a slight change in the resumption date.
Consequently, the university has informed its community that normal academic activities will resume on Wednesday, 22nd March 2026
The University of Jos community is advised to take note of the new resumption date of 22nd March 2026 and comply accordingly.
Conclusion
Students and staff should prepare for the commencement of the second-semester lectures for the 2025/2026 academic session and stay informed of any further updates.
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