Over 200 Lecturers Resign from Kaduna State University

Over 200 lecturers have resigned from Kaduna State University (KASU), as disclosed by Dr Abubakar Abdullahi, Chairman of ASUU-KASU, during a press conference on Monday in Kaduna. The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) issued a two-week ultimatum to the university authorities and relevant stakeholders to fully implement the 2025 FGN-ASUU Agreement, which aims to improve conditions of service for academic staff, effective from January 2026.

Abdullahi expressed concern that KASU had yet to commence implementation of the agreement, despite it being over eight months since its signing. He noted that the delay has resulted in KASU academic staff being among the lowest-paid in Nigeria, contributing to the exodus of experienced lecturers to other institutions.

The union's demands include the payment of salary arrears dating back to January 2026, improved working conditions, and urgent measures to halt the departure of academic staff. Abdullahi emphasized the need for the university management to address these issues to maintain peace and stability at KASU.