KASU-ASUU assures students of uninterrupted academic activities amid non-teaching staff strike - Premium Times Nigeria

The Kaduna State University (KASU) chapter of the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has dismissed reports that it has embarked on a strike, assuring students that academic activities will continue uninterrupted.

The union urged students to remain focused on their studies and continue attending lectures and other academic activities ahead of the forthcoming examinations.

In a statement issued on Thursday and signed by its Chairman, Abubakar Abdullahi, and Secretary, Silas Amos Bakut, the union said the clarification became necessary following misinformation circulating that the university had suspended academic activities due to an industrial action.

“ For the avoidance of doubt, ASUU-KASU is not on strike. Accordingly, all academic activities and official responsibilities of academic staff are expected to continue without interruption,” the statement said.

The union directed its members to continue discharging their duties, including teaching, research, project supervision, examination preparation and invigilation.

It also instructed lecturers to remain at their duty posts and maintain access to their offices, lecture halls, laboratories and other university facilities.

The union warned that it would not tolerate any unjustifiable failure to perform assigned duties or deliberate attempts to obstruct legitimate academic responsibilities.

It further advised parents and guardians to ensure that their children and wards remain on campus and prepare adequately for the forthcoming examinations.

The clarification comes amid a seven-day warning strike embarked upon by non-teaching staff unions at the university from midnight on Tuesday, 10 November 2026.

The industrial action was initiated by the Joint Action Committee (JAC), comprising the Non-Academic Staff Union of Educational and Associated Institutions (NASU), Senior Staff Association of Nigerian Universities (SSANU) and National Association of Academic Technologists (NAAT).

The unions are protesting the non-implementation of the 2026 Federal Government/non-teaching staff agreements, unpaid arrears, a 25 per cent salary increase and minimum wage adjustments.

Although ASUU-KASU expressed solidarity with the legitimate demands of the striking unions, it cautioned that industrial actions and protests must comply with the law and respect the fundamental rights of other members of the university community.

It stressed that the exercise of one group’s rights should not infringe on the rights of others, particularly academic staff who wish to continue their duties.

The union also urged its members to document and report any incidents of harassment, intimidation or obstruction encountered while performing their responsibilities.

Similarly, it advised students to report cases of harassment, intimidation or misconduct to the appropriate university authorities.

ASUU-KASU reaffirmed its commitment to protecting the rights and interests of its members, warning that anyone found obstructing their lawful duties would be held accountable through appropriate institutional and legal channels.