KASU LECTURERS SUSPEND STRIKE AFTER KADUNA GOVERNMENT APPROVES SALARY AGREEMENT
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By:Aminat Tajudeen
The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), Kaduna State University (KASU) chapter, has suspended its strike following the Kaduna State Government’s approval of the implementation and domestication of the 2025 Federal Government-ASUU agreement for academic staff of the institution.
The suspension took effect at 12:01 a.m. on Friday, September 18, 2026, after the union’s congress unanimously endorsed the approvals granted by the state government, the university’s Governing Council and management.
The development is expected to facilitate the resumption of academic activities at the university, following the dispute over the implementation of the new conditions of service and other provisions contained in the 2025 FGN-ASUU agreement.
The KASU-ASUU Chairman, Abubakar Abdullahi, and Secretary, Silas Bakut, announced the decision in a statement issued after the union’s congress meeting at the university auditorium on Thursday.
According to the union, Kaduna State Governor, Uba Sani, approved the implementation and domestication of the 2025 FGN-ASUU agreement for KASU academic staff, effective October 2026.
The university’s Governing Council and management also approved the payment of nine months’ accrued arrears covering January to September 2026.
The union described the approvals as significant steps towards restoring industrial harmony and stability at the university, noting that the implementation would improve staff welfare, retention and productivity.
Following the approvals, the congress resolved to suspend the industrial action with effect from 12:01 a.m. on September 18.
The union commended the state government, Governing Council and university management for their roles in resolving the dispute, particularly the government’s negotiation team for its commitment and prompt attention to the issues raised.
ASUU also praised the university management for providing the necessary information, documents and support throughout the negotiation process.
The union further noted that neither it nor its members were subjected to threats or intimidation during the dispute, describing the approach as a demonstration of respect for due process, constructive engagement and sound industrial relations.
ASUU appealed to students to prepare for the resumption of academic activities, saying it looked forward to welcoming them back to the classrooms.
The KASU chapter had commenced a two-week warning strike on August 28 over unresolved demands relating to salaries, earned allowances, university autonomy and promotion arrears.
The union had maintained that the state government’s approval of N300 million for the payment of Earned Academic Allowance to academic staff did not resolve all its outstanding demands.
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