The Academic Staff Union of Universities, ASUU, Kaduna State University (KASU) chapter, has suspended the strike it embarked upon on February 18.
It is on record that the Commissioner for Education, Professor Muhammad Sani Bello, said that the matter at hand between KASU-ASUU and the Government predated the Senator Uba Sani administration. He also maintained that Governor Uba Sani had taken steps to address their demands.
KASU Chapter Chairman Announces Suspension of Strike
The news is contained in a statement issued by Dr Peter Adamu, the Chairman of ASUU, KASU chapter on Monday. The Chapter Chairman also disclosed that the decision to suspend the action, was taken on Saturday.
He said ”The government demonstrated goodwill in resolving the impasse by immediately releasing funds to pay the 60 percent 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,”
The Union Commended Kaduna State Governor and Others
The union commended Governor Sani for his swift intervention and leadership in resolving the issues which resulted to the strike. Dr Adamu also said that the government showed commitment to the implementation of wage awards and to grant autonomy to the university.
The university management, Commissioners for Education, Sports, and other stakeholders were equally appreciated for their roles in ensuring a quick resolution of the deadlock.
All academic staff were directed to resume duties and continue to render their vital services to the university community.