The College of Education Academic Staff Union, Gidan Waya chapter, Kaduna, has suspended its three-week-old strike action over the non-implementation of an improved salary structure for the institution.

This was disclosed in a statement by its chairman, Christopher Yerima, on Tuesday. Mr Yerima said that the union’s decision to suspend the industrial action followed the state government’s commitment to meet its demands.

”As you are aware, our chapter embarked on an indefinite strike on September 30, in compliance with the directive of the Joint Union of Tertiary Institutions in the state.

”This action was necessitated by the government’s failure to honour and implement the agreements reached on August 18, regarding the implementation of the CONPCASS/CONTEDISS salary structure and the 65-year retirement age for non-academic staff.

”We are pleased to announce that following a meeting with the governor, Uba Sani, on October 17, the government has committed to implementing 70 per cent of the CONPCASS and CONTEDISS salary structure with effect from October. Additionally, the government has agreed to implement the 65-year retirement age for non-academic staff,” he said.

The union commended the support and solidarity demonstrated by its members during the period of the strike.

(NAN)