KASU-ASUU suspends strike after Kaduna approves 2025 agreement

The Academic Staff Union of Universities ASUU, Kaduna State University chapter, has suspended its ongoing strike after the Kaduna State Government approved the implementation and domestication of the 2025 Federal Government-ASUU agreement for academic staff.

The suspension took effect from 12:01 am on Friday, September 18, 2026, following a unanimous decision by the union’s congress to accept the approvals from the state government, the university’s Governing Council and management.

KASU-ASUU Chairman, Abubakar Abdullahi, and Secretary, Silas Bakut, announced the decision in a statement issued after the union’s congress meeting at the university auditorium on Thursday.

According to the union, Governor Uba Sani approved the implementation and domestication of the 2025 FGN-ASUU agreement for KASU academic staff from October 2026.

The university’s Governing Council and management also approved the payment of nine months’ accrued arrears covering January to September 2026.

The union said the approvals would address key issues behind the dispute and contribute to improved staff welfare, retention and productivity.

After considering the government’s offer, the congress unanimously resolved to suspend the strike.

“Based on the conditions mentioned above, the Congress resolved to suspend the ongoing strike action in the branch, effective 12.01 am, 18th September, 2026,” the statement said.

ASUU commended the Kaduna State Government, the university’s Governing Council and management for their roles in resolving the dispute.

The union also praised the government’s negotiation team for its commitment and prompt attention to the issues raised during the negotiations.

It commended the university management for providing documents and other support to the negotiating parties.

ASUU said the dispute was handled without threats or intimidation against its members, describing the approach as a departure from some past experiences.

The union added that the government allowed it to follow its established procedures when starting and suspending the strike, which it said demonstrated respect for due process and constructive engagement.

It urged students to prepare for the resumption of academic activities.

“To our dear students, we look forward to welcoming you back to the classrooms as soon as possible,” the union said.

The union had commenced a two-week warning strike on August 28, 2026, over demands relating to salaries, earned allowances, university autonomy and promotion arrears.

ASUU maintained that the state government’s approval of N300 million for Earned Academic Allowance did not resolve all its outstanding demands.