Lecturers at Kaduna State University may soon down tools again, as the ASUU KASU branch accuses the state government of backpedalling on previously agreed terms.
In a press release signed by branch chairman Peter Adamu on Thursday, the union expressed frustration over the government’s failure to engage in meaningful dialogue or fulfil its obligations.
This follows the abrupt cancellation of two scheduled meetings, which ASUU views as a troubling sign of the state’s unwillingness to address pressing concerns.
ASUU KASU had earlier embarked on a strike in February 2025 but suspended the action after six days, hoping for a resolution.
Months later, many of their demands remain unmet, including unpaid salaries from mid-2022, SIWES supervision fees, earned allowances, delayed promotions, unpaid pension contributions, life insurance claims, wage adjustments, and issues surrounding university financial autonomy.
Adamu said the government has once again defaulted on its commitments, forcing the union to consider restarting its strike.
He noted that the flexibility shown by ASUU in negotiations is being taken for granted, thereby eroding mutual trust.
Calling for immediate action, he urged the state governor and stakeholders to step in and address the situation before it escalates and disrupts the academic calendar further.