The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) at Kaduna State University (KASU) has ended its strike that began on February 18.
This decision was made on Saturday and announced by Dr. Peter Adamu, the chairman of the KASU chapter of ASUU, on Monday.
The strike was suspended after the state government took steps to address the issues that led to the action.
The government released funds to cover 60% of the withheld salaries for September 2017 and the Students Industrial Work Experience Scheme (SIWES) supervision allowance for five sessions.
Additionally, a payment timeline for the five months’ salaries withheld from May to September 2022, as well as promotion arrears, Earned Academic Allowance (EAA), pension remittances (2009–2019), death benefits, and group life assurance, was agreed upon.
The state government also expressed its commitment to implementing wage awards and granting autonomy to the university.
Dr. Adamu thanked Governor Uba Sani for his leadership in resolving the dispute and also recognized the efforts of the university management and other stakeholders.
”The government demonstrated goodwill in resolving the impasse by immediately releasing funds to pay the 60 per cent of September 2017 withheld salaries and Students Industrial Work Experience Scheme (SIWES) supervision allowance for five sessions.
”The government also agreed to a timeline for the payment of the five months, May to September 2022 withheld salaries, promotion arrears, Earned Academic Allowance (EAA), Pension remittance (2009 to 2019), Death benefits, and Group Life Assurance,” he said in a statement seen by News About Nigeria.
All academic staff have been called to resume their duties and continue their contributions to the university community.
