The Kaduna State University (KASU) branch of the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has expressed appreciation for Governor Uba Sani's efforts in fully implementing the 2025 Federal Government-ASUU Agreement. In a press briefing, the union highlighted that this implementation will boost morale, improve productivity, and strengthen industrial relations.
The ASUU branch, led by Comrade Abubakar Abdullahi and Comrade Silas Amos Bakut, also recalled other welfare initiatives introduced by Governor Uba Sani. These initiatives have positively impacted the lives of academic staff, demonstrating the State Government's recognition of their vital role in advancing quality university education and sustainable development.
The union commended the Kaduna State Government and KASU Management for their handling of the earlier industrial action, noting that they were not subjected to intimidation, threats, or harassment. The union also appreciated the payment of salaries during the strike and the cordial engagements between the union, government, and university management.
Governor Uba Sani's administration has made significant progress in addressing inherited welfare challenges affecting ASUU members. The government has addressed the 60 percent withheld salary of 2017, paid outstanding Students Industrial Work Experience Scheme (SIWES) allowances for 2016-2020, and settled five months of withheld salaries covering May to September 2022.
The Governor has also advanced N300 million towards the settlement of Earned Academic Allowance (EAA) arrears for the 2016-2020 academic sessions. Furthermore, the Governing Council and Management of KASU are working with the union to resolve outstanding death benefits and promotion arrears dating from 2021.
ASUU listed other initiatives introduced by the Kaduna State Government, including the allocation of 10.2 hectares of land for the KASU-ASUU Multipurpose Cooperative Society to develop the Academia Housing Estate. The Governor also approved a subsidy of N4 million for each beneficiary, making homeownership more accessible to academic staff.
The union reiterated its commitment to constructive engagement with the State Government, the Governing Council, and University Management to resolve outstanding welfare issues and strengthen industrial harmony. ASUU also commended the Commissioner of Education, Emeritus Professor Abubakar Sani Sambo, and other members of the Negotiation Committee for their dedication to resolving the issues in dispute.
Key points
- The Kaduna State University's ASUU branch commends Governor Uba Sani for implementing the 2025 Federal Government-ASUU Agreement.
- The implementation of the agreement will enhance morale, improve productivity, and strengthen industrial relations.
- Governor Uba Sani's administration has addressed several inherited welfare challenges affecting ASUU members.
