Kaduna Governor Approves Salary Increase for Tertiary Institution Staff

Governor Uba Sani of Kaduna State has approved a 70% salary increase for academic staff in tertiary institutions to address issues related to outdated salary structures and inadequate retirement benefits. This move aims to promote industrial harmony and safeguard the future of education in Kaduna State, particularly in the face of recent labor disputes and strikes.

The decision reflects proactive leadership and a commitment to balancing fiscal responsibility with human capital development, setting a model for other sub-sovereign entities in Nigeria.