The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), Kaduna State University (KASU) branch, has embarked on an indefinite strike, effective February 18, 2025, due to unresolved welfare concerns. This decision was announced in a statement signed by the union’s chairman, Dr. Peter Adamu, and secretary, Dr. Peter Waziri. ¹
According to the statement, the strike was approved by the union’s National Executive Council. Dr. Adamu stated, “The Academic Staff Union of Universities, KASU branch, wishes to notify the public that its National Executive Council has approved the request of the congress of the branch to proceed on a total, comprehensive, and indefinite strike with effect from today, Feb. 18, 2025.”.
The union expressed frustration with the Kaduna State Government’s promises, which they deemed “lacking substance, specific details, and actionable timelines” on payment of outstanding entitlements. Dr. Adamu emphasised, “Congress unanimously and vehemently rejected the promises from the government of Kaduna State… Our members have endured years of neglect, and this strike is a last resort to demand justice.”.
The unresolved welfare issues include:
– Non-payment of withheld salaries: 60% of September 2017 salaries and withheld payments from May to September 2022.
– Earned Academic Allowances: Outstanding payments from 2016 to date.
– Promotion arrears and SIWES supervision allowances: Delayed compensation for academic staff.
– Group Life Assurance and other entitlements: Unsettled entitlements for deceased members.
– Pension non-remittance: Unpaid pensions from 2009 to 2019.
– Wage awards: Non-implementation of 25% and 35% salary adjustments.
– University autonomy: Restoration of the university’s autonomy.
The strike is expected to impact academic operations at Kaduna State University, affecting thousands of students. The union remains resolute, with Dr. Adamu concluding, “The struggle continues, victory is certain”.
Please don’t forget to “allow the notification” so you will be the first to get our gist when we publish it.
Drop your comment in the section below, and don’t forget to share the post.
Keep up with the latest news and be part of our weekly giveaways and airtime…
Keep up with the latest news and be part of our weekly giveaways and airtime…
Keep up with the latest news and be part of our weekly giveaways and airtime…
Keep up with the latest news and be part of our weekly giveaways and airtime…
Keep up with the latest news and be part of our weekly giveaways and airtime…
Keep up with the latest news and be part of our weekly giveaways and airtime…