Kaduna Varsity Lecturers Suspend Strike

The Kaduna State University branch’s strike action was suspended by the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU). &nbsp,

The union had an indefinite strike on Tuesday over some unresolved issues with the university’s management that date back to 2009 and 2017.

However, the strike was called off on Sunday following the intervention of the Kaduna State Governor, Senator Uba Sani.

Dr. Peter Adamu, the head of the ASUU Kaduna State University branch, stated in a statement that the state government showed goodwill by immediately releasing funds to pay the state government’s $60,000 inheld salaries and SIWES supervision allowance for dive sessions.

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He also said that the Kaduna State Government has also agreed to a timeline in the payment five months May to September 2022 withheld salaries, &nbsp, promotion arrears, &nbsp, earned academic allowances, &nbsp, pension remittance from 2009 to 2019, death benefits and group life assurance.

Additionally, it stated that the government has shown commitment to carrying out the Kaduna State University’s wage award and autonomy.

Therefore, the union applauded Governor Sani for his swift action and leadership in resolving the issues that led to the strike.

Source: Channels TV