KASU Lecturers Receive New Salary Structure, 10% Unpaid

Kaduna State University (KASU) has implemented a new salary structure for its academic staff in October, following an agreement reached between the Federal Government and the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) in January 2026. However, the Kaduna State government has not fulfilled its promise to pay lecturers an additional 10 percent above the agreed salary package.

Governor Uba Sani, who is the visitor to KASU, had previously stated that this extra payment was intended to attract top academic talent. A university academic, speaking anonymously, criticized claims that KASU pays better than other universities, asserting that several institutions have already implemented the agreement.

Under the new structure, a fresh graduate employed as a lecturer at KASU would earn between ₦240,000 after tax, compared to the previous monthly earnings of ₦130,000 to ₦150,000. The actual implementation details will be confirmed once lecturers receive their payslips, expected next week.