Kaduna State University Continues Classes Amid Union Strike

The management of Kaduna State University announced that academic activities will persist despite an industrial action initiated by some affiliate unions. Vice-Chancellor Prof. Abdullahi Musa issued a statement encouraging students to attend lectures and participate in scheduled academic engagements.

He acknowledged the unions' grievances regarding the implementation of the 2026 Consolidated Non-Teaching Tools Allowance but urged them to engage in dialogue rather than disrupt university operations. Musa expressed appreciation for Governor Uba Sani's efforts to enhance the welfare of academic and non-teaching staff.

The ongoing dispute stems from a prolonged disagreement between the university's non-teaching unions and the Kaduna State Government over the implementation of negotiated agreements and staff welfare benefits. Previously, the unions, under the Joint Action Committee of SSANU, NASU, and NAAT, rejected the government's plan to implement a newly negotiated agreement for academic staff only.

A National Industrial Court hearing is scheduled for November 18 regarding the unions' industrial action.