Following the intervention of the state governor, Uba Sani, the Educational Workers Union of Universities (ASUU), Kaduna State College (KASU) chapter, has suspended the strike motion embarked upon some days in the past.
The union counseled Governor Sani for his swift intervention and management in resolving the problems that led to the strike motion.
They mentioned the governor’s intervention is a deviation from the darkish days of the previous when members have been victimized for collaborating in lawful strike actions.
In the meantime, in an announcement titled “Suspension of Strike Motion” and signed by the Chairperson of ASUU-KASU, Dr. Peter Adamu, on Monday, the lecturers identified that “the congress of the Educational Workers Union of Universities, Kaduna State College chapter, met on Saturday, twenty second February 2025, thought-about and deliberated on the affords from the Kaduna State Authorities,” including that “after in depth deliberations, congress agreed to droop the strike motion, topic to the signing of an settlement between the federal government and the union.”
In response to the assertion, in the midst of deliberations, the federal government demonstrated goodwill in resolving the deadlock by instantly releasing funds to pay 60 % of the September 2017 withheld salaries and SIWES supervision allowance for 5 classes.
He added, “The federal government has additionally agreed to a timeline for the cost of the 5 (5) months’ withheld salaries from Might to September 2022, promotion arrears, Earned Educational Allowance (EAA), pension remittance (2009 to 2019), demise advantages, and Group Life Assurance. The federal government additionally confirmed dedication to implementation.
“Authorities additionally confirmed dedication to the implementation of the wage award and granting of autonomy to the college.
“We wish to use this chance to specifically thank His Excellency, the Governor of Kaduna State, Senator Uba Sani, for his swift intervention and management in resolving the problems that led to the strike motion.
That is certainly a deviation from the darkish days of the previous when members have been victimized for collaborating in lawful strike actions.
“We respect the college administration, Commissioner of Training, Commissioner of Sports activities, the Principal Personal Secretary (PPS) to the Governor, and different stakeholders for his or her roles in making certain a fast decision of the deadlock.
We additionally thank our college students and oldsters for his or her understanding and help.
“Particular thanks go to our members for his or her unalloyed and unwavering solidarity and dedication through the strike motion.
“Having acquired approval from NEC, the union calls on all educational workers to renew their duties and proceed rendering invaluable companies to the college neighborhood.”
