The Management of Kaduna State University (KASU) has announced the suspension of the strike by its Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) chapter, with the institution resuming operations immediately.
During a press briefing on Thursday, KASU Vice-Chancellor Abdullahi Musa revealed that Governor Uba Sani has introduced a ₦50 million monthly standing order to support staff welfare and established a negotiation team to address unresolved issues.
Additionally, the governor approved the release of ₦146 million for the payment of withheld salaries and Students Industrial Work Experience Scheme (SIWES) allowances.
Musa further stated that Governor Sani sanctioned the retention of a portion of the university’s internally generated revenue (IGR) to enhance financial autonomy, subject to a review of the total amount collected.
“These measures are not only bold but unprecedented in the recent history of the University. The Management commends His Excellency for his extraordinary sensitivity to the plight of students, the condition of education, and the welfare of academic and non-academic staff,’’ he added.
Professor Musa also said that the Government has constituted a high-level negotiation Team to continue holding dialogue with all unions in the university to address outstanding issues.
According to the Vice Chancellor, the negotiating committee is being chaired by the deputy governor, Hadiza Balarabe, with other senior government officials as members.
Professor Musa pointed out that Governor Sani “has demonstrated deep sensitivity to the long-standing challenges faced by university staff —many of which date back over a decade and were inherited from previous administrations”.
He noted that as Visitor to the University, the Governor “has shown exceptional leadership and commitment to education in the state. In direct response to the challenges facing the University”.
“The Kaduna State Government, under the compassionate and responsive leadership of Governor Uba Sani, has provided a path forward grounded in transparency, goodwill, and action.
“The swift financial interventions, structural reforms, and invitation to dialogue reflect an administration that deeply values education and its role in development,’’ he added.
The VC called on parents, guardians, students, staff, and the general public to lend their voices in support of this commendable effort, adding that “together, we can return Kaduna State University to its rightful place as a center of learning, progress, and hope”.