Kaduna varsity ASUU suspends strike
The Kaduna State University chapter of the Academic Staff Union of Universities suspended its strike on February 18.
This was announced on Monday in a statement by Peter Adamu, the chairman of the ASUU, KASU chapter.
Adamu said that the decision to suspend the action was made on Saturday.
”The government demonstrated goodwill in resolving the impasse by immediately releasing funds to pay the 60 per cent of September 2017 withheld salaries and Students Industrial Work Experience Scheme (SIWES) supervision allowance for five sessions.
”The government also agreed to a timeline for the payment of the five months, May to September 2022 withheld salaries, promotion arrears, Earned Academic Allowance (EAA), Pension remittance (2009 to 2019), Death benefits, and Group Life Assurance,” he said.
Mr Adamu also said that the government showed commitment to implementing wage awards and granting autonomy to the university.
The union appreciated Governor Uba Sani for his swift intervention and leadership in resolving the issues that led to the strike.
The union also thanked the university management, commissioners for education, sports, and other stakeholders for their roles in ensuring a quick resolution of the impasse.
Mr Adamu called on all academic staff to resume duties and continue rendering invaluable services to the university community.
(NAN)
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