By Austine Agbo Emmanuel, Kaduna
The Kaduna State University (KASU) chapter of the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has announced the resumption of its previously suspended indefinite strike, citing the state government’s failure to honour agreements made with the union.
The announcement was made in a statement issued on Thursday by Dr. Peter Adamu, the ASUU Chairman at KASU, who spoke to journalists in Kaduna.
Dr. Adamu explained that the decision to resume the strike was a result of what the union described as a breach of trust by the Kaduna State Government. He pointed out that the government had failed to address several critical issues, including the payment of withheld salaries, earned academic allowances, promotion arrears, and the remittance of pension contributions.
Other key demands from the union include the implementation of approved wage awards, enrolment of staff in a group life insurance scheme, and the full restoration of the university’s autonomy.
“The union had suspended the strike earlier in good faith, with the hope that the government would act responsibly and meet its obligations. Unfortunately, this has not happened,” Dr. Adamu said.
He acknowledged that the strike would disrupt academic activities at the university, but stressed that the union remained resolute in its commitment to securing the fulfilment of its demands before considering any return to work.