Kaduna governor approves salary increases amid university strike
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Governor Uba Sani of Kaduna State, Nigeria, authorised the 2025 Federal Government. Academic Staff Union of Universities (FGN-ASUU) salary agreement for lecturers at Kaduna State University (KASU), starting in October 2026.
The decision followed recommendations from a nine-member committee formed to address union demands and create a plan for implementation. The approved package includes revisions to the Consolidated University Academic Salary Structure (CONUASS), the Consolidated Academic Tools Allowance (CATA), and other related allowances.
The government also committed to a one-time payment of 300 million Naira to address over 800 million Naira in accumulated academic allowances dating back to 2016. This action occurred while KASU’s ASUU branch was already engaged in an indefinite strike over unresolved issues. Commissioner of Education Prof. Abubakar Sani Sambo appealed to the union and other university staff associations to return to negotiations in light of these interventions.
Kaduna State has demonstrated a commitment to education by allocating at least 25 percent of its annual budget to the sector. Recent investments include the construction or renovation of over 3,200 classrooms and the provision of furniture for more than 57,000 students and teachers. The state government also reduced tertiary education fees by 50 percent and raised the retirement age for teachers to 65.
