ASUU suspends strike in Kaduna varsity
The Kaduna State University (KASU) chapter of the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has suspended its strike, which began on February 18.
This was disclosed in a statement issued on Monday by the KASU ASUU Chairman, Dr. Peter Adamu, who confirmed that the decision to end the industrial action was reached on Saturday.
Adamu stated that the suspension followed the Kaduna State Government’s demonstration of goodwill by releasing funds to settle part of the union’s outstanding financial demands. Among these were the immediate payment of 60 percent of the September 2017 withheld salaries and the Students Industrial Work Experience Scheme (SIWES) supervision allowance for five sessions.
Additionally, the government has committed to a timeline for clearing other pending entitlements, including five months’ withheld salaries (May to September 2022), promotion arrears, Earned Academic Allowance (EAA), pension remittances from 2009 to 2019, death benefits, and group life assurance.
The union also acknowledged the government’s commitment to implementing wage awards and granting autonomy to the university.
ASUU KASU expressed gratitude to Governor Uba Sani for his intervention in resolving the dispute. The union also appreciated the role played by the university management, the Commissioners for Education and Sports, and other stakeholders in facilitating a quick resolution.
Dr. Adamu called on all academic staff to resume their duties and continue providing quality education and services to the university community.
