The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), Kaduna State University (KASU) chapter, has suspended its industrial action following the Kaduna State Government’s approval of the implementation and domestication of the 2025 Federal Government-ASUU agreement for the institution’s academic staff.
The union announced the suspension in a statement issued after its congress held at the 1,000-Seater Auditorium of KASU.
The statement, signed by KASU-ASUU Chairman, Comrade Abubakar Abdullahi, and Secretary, Comrade Silas Amos Bakut, said implementation of the agreement would begin in October 2026.
The union also said the university’s Governing Council and Management had approved the payment of nine months of accumulated arrears covering January to September 2026.
According to the union, the decisions followed discussions involving ASUU, the Kaduna State Government, KASU’s Governing Council and the university management over the implementation of the 2025 FGN-ASUU agreement, particularly the revised conditions of service for academic staff in Nigerian universities.
It said the development was expected to promote stability and industrial harmony at the institution while improving staff welfare, retention and productivity.
Following the approvals, the ASUU-KASU congress unanimously agreed to accept the offers and suspend the strike from 12:01am on Friday, September 18, 2026.
The union thanked the Kaduna State Governor and Visitor to KASU for approving the agreement’s implementation, describing the decision as evidence of commitment to staff welfare and the advancement of the university.
ASUU-KASU also commended members of the government negotiation team for their commitment and swift response to the issues raised during the negotiations.
The union similarly acknowledged the university management for supplying relevant documents, information and support that helped facilitate the resolution of the dispute.
It particularly praised the government and university management for what it described as patience, restraint and adherence to due process throughout the industrial action.
According to the union, neither it nor its members faced threats or intimidation during the dispute, adding that it was permitted to follow its established internal procedures for both commencing and suspending the strike.
The union said the approach demonstrated respect for due process, constructive engagement and healthy industrial relations.
The lecturers also expressed their readiness to resume teaching and welcome students back to the classrooms, while thanking students, stakeholders and members of the public for their patience and support throughout the dispute.
“Aluta Continua, Victoria Ascerta,” the statement concluded.