The Kaduna State University (KASU) chapter of the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has suspended the strike embarked upon on February 18, 2025.
This is contained in a statement issued by the Chairman of ASUU, KASU chapter, Dr Peter Adamu, on Monday, February 24.
Adamu said the decision to suspend the strike was taken on Saturday.
He stated: “The government demonstrated goodwill in resolving the impasse by immediately releasing funds to pay the 60 per cent of September 2017 withheld salaries and Students Industrial Work Experience Scheme (SIWES) supervision allowance for five sessions.
“The government also agreed to a timeline for the payment of the five months, May to September 2022 withheld salaries, promotion arrears, Earned Academic Allowance (EAA), Pension remittance (2009 to 2019), Death benefits, and Group Life Assurance.”
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Adamu noted that the Kaduna State Government showed commitment to the implementation of wage awards and to grant autonomy to the university.
He also expressed the union’s appreciation to Kaduna State Governor Uba Sani for his swift intervention and leadership in resolving the issues that led to the strike.
Adamu also thanked the university management, Commissioners for Education, Sports, and other stakeholders for their roles in ensuring a quick resolution of the impasse.
Adamu, therefore, called on all academic staff to resume duties and continue rendering invaluable services to the university community.
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