KASU: Union Strike Won’t Halt Academic Activities — VC 

Kaduna State University (KASU) has assured students that academic activities would continue despite the ongoing industrial action by affiliate unions over the implementation of the 2026 Consolidated Non-Teaching Tools Allowance (CONTTA).

The Vice-Chancellor (VC) of the university, Prof. Abdullahi Ibrahim Musa, said the industrial action did not amount to a closure of the institution.

He urged students to continue attending lectures and participating in scheduled academic engagements.

The VC appealed to students to remain calm and focused on their studies, assuring them that necessary measures were being taken to sustain academic programmes and essential operations.

“The university acknowledged the concerns raised by the affiliate unions, particularly over the implementation of the CONTTA, but we urge them to embrace dialogue and constructive engagement,” the VC said.

He also appealed to the unions to give the Kaduna State Government, through the university management and council, the opportunity to address the outstanding issues.

The VC commended Governor Uba Sani for “his continued commitment and interventions” towards improving the welfare and working conditions of both academic and non-teaching staff.

He, however, reaffirmed the management’s commitment to maintaining industrial harmony, protecting the interests of staff and students, and ensuring that teaching, research and community service were not disrupted.