The Academic Staff Union of Universities at Kaduna State University has announced an indefinite strike commencing February 18, 2025.
According to a report by Punch Newspaper, the union decision was made public in a statement signed by Chairman Dr. Peter Adamu and Secretary Dr. Peter Waziri. The statement, which was made available to the News Agency of Nigeria in Kaduna on Tuesday, said that the action followed the approval of the union’s National Executive Council.
The statement reads;
“The Academic Staff Union of Universities, KASU branch wishes to notify the public that its National Executive Council has approved the request of the congress of the branch to proceed on a total, comprehensive, and indefinite strike with effect from today, Feb.18, 2025.
“Congress unanimously and vehemently rejected the promises from the government of Kaduna State for lack of substance, specific details, and actionable timelines on the payment of the outstanding entitlements to members,”