Lecturers at Kaduna State University (KASU), under the auspices of the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), have issued a stern warning of a potential return to industrial action due to the state government’s failure to address outstanding issues.
The union, in a statement issued on Thursday and signed by the Chairman of ASUU KASU, Peter Adamu, expressed frustration over the government’s lack of commitment to resolving critical matters affecting the lecturers.
ASUU had earlier called off an indefinite strike that began on February 18, 2025, after six days, following some progress in discussions with the state government. However, Adamu revealed that the government had cancelled two scheduled meetings with the union, raising concerns about the government’s sincerity in fulfilling its promises.
Key unresolved issues include unpaid salaries for the period between May and September 2022, outstanding SIWES supervision allowances, unfulfilled earned academic allowances, promotion arrears, pension contributions, life assurance and death benefits, wage awards, salary adjustments, and the demand for financial autonomy.
Adamu criticized the state government for backtracking on agreements and accused it of eroding the trust that had been established during the negotiations. The ASUU chairman further stated that the union is considering resuming the strike, as the government’s failure to honour its commitments has left the lecturers with no choice.
He called on Governor Uba Sani and other relevant stakeholders to intervene urgently to avert further disruptions and prevent the university from plunging into a deeper crisis. Adamu urged for swift action to resolve the lingering grievances and restore stability to the academic environment at KASU.
