KASU-ASUU denies strike, urges students to prepare for exams

The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), Kaduna State University (KASU) branch, has declared that it is not on strike, insisting that academic activities, including teaching and examinations, will continue uninterrupted despite the warning strike by non-teaching staff unions.

The union urged students to remain focused on their studies and continue attending academic activities, while advising parents and guardians to ensure their wards stay on campus and prepare for forthcoming examinations.

The clarification was contained in a statement issued on Thursday and signed by KASU-ASUU Chairman, Comrade Abubakar Abdullahi, and Secretary, Comrade Silas Amos Bakut.

The union said the statement was necessary to correct misinformation circulating that the university had embarked on a strike and suspended academic activities.

“For the avoidance of doubt, ASUU-KASU is not on strike. Accordingly, all academic activities and official responsibilities of academic staff are expected to continue without interruption,” the statement said.

It directed members to continue their duties, including teaching, research, project supervision, examination preparation and invigilation.

The union also instructed lecturers to remain at their duty posts and maintain access to offices, lecture halls, laboratories and other university facilities.

ASUU-KASU warned that it would not tolerate unjustifiable dereliction of duty or deliberate obstruction of academic responsibilities.

It further urged its members to document and report any incidents of harassment, intimidation or obstruction encountered while performing their duties.

The union also encouraged students to report cases of harassment, intimidation or misconduct to the appropriate university authorities, while asking them to report lecturers who fail to discharge their responsibilities without valid reasons.

The clarification comes amid a seven-day warning strike by non-teaching staff unions at KASU, which commenced at midnight on November 10, 2026.

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The striking unions, including the Non-Academic Staff Union of Educational and Associated Institutions (NASU), Senior Staff Association of Nigerian Universities (SSANU) and National Association of Academic Technologists (NAAT), are protesting the non-implementation of the 2026 FGN/non-teaching staff agreements, unpaid arrears, a 25 per cent pay increase and minimum-wage adjustments.

KASU-ASUU said it recognises and supports the legitimate demands of the Joint Action Committee affiliates but insisted that industrial actions and protests must comply with the law and respect the rights of other members of the university community.

The union warned that harassment, intimidation, victimisation or obstruction of its members would be documented and addressed through institutional and legal channels.

It reaffirmed its commitment to protecting the rights of its members and promoting the academic progress and welfare of students.