The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), Kaduna State University (KASU) branch, has declared an indefinite strike starting February 18 due to unresolved welfare concerns.
The decision was announced in a statement signed by the branch Chairman, Dr. Peter Adamu, and Secretary, Dr. Peter Waziri, and made available to the News Agency of Nigeria in Kaduna on Tuesday. The strike action follows approval from the union’s National Executive Council.
“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 statement read.
According to the union, members unanimously rejected the Kaduna State government’s promises due to a lack of substance, specific details, and actionable timelines on the payment of outstanding entitlements.
Among the unresolved welfare issues cited by ASUU KASU are:
- Non-payment of withheld salaries, including 60% in September 2017 and May to September 2022.
- Non-payment of Earned Academic Allowances from 2016 to date.
- Payment of promotion arrears and Students’ Industrial Work Experience Scheme supervision allowances.
- Lack of Group Life Assurance and other entitlements to deceased members.
- Non-remittance of pensions from 2009 to 2019.
- Implementation of the 25% and 35% wage award.
- Restoration of the university’s autonomy.
ASUU KASU has vowed to remain on strike until all demands are met, urging the state government to take immediate action to resolve the grievances and restore normal academic activities at the institution.
