Kaduna State University lecturers end strike after agreement
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The Academic Staff Union of Universities, ASUU, at Kaduna State University (KASU) in Nigeria, ended its strike after the Kaduna State Government approved a deal for academic staff.
The union suspended its action following the government’s commitment to implement the 2025 Federal Government-ASUU agreement and establish new conditions of service for university staff. KASU’s Governing Council and management also agreed to pay lecturers nine months of back pay, covering January to September 2026.
The agreement came after discussions between ASUU-KASU, the Kaduna State Government, the university’s governing council, and university management. ASUU-KASU leaders believe the changes will improve staff wellbeing and create a more stable working environment at the university. The union’s congress voted to suspend the strike starting at 12:01 a.m. on September 18, 2026.
ASUU-KASU praised the governor of Kaduna State for approving the agreement and highlighted the respectful approach taken by the government and university management throughout the dispute, noting they did not threaten or intimidate union members. The lecturers stated they are prepared to resume teaching and thanked students and the public for their support during the strike.
