…Cites Gov Sani’s 9-Man C’ttee Intervention

The Management of Kaduna State University (KASU) has appealed to the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU)-KASU to reconsider its ongoing warning strike and allow dialogue to resolve outstanding issues.

In a press statement signed by the Vice-Chancellor, Professor Abdullahi Ibrahim Musa, on Friday, the university said it acknowledges the concerns raised by academic staff and understands the anxiety of students and parents over disruptions to the academic calendar.

“We acknowledged the concerns that have been raised by our academic staff, just as we understand the anxiety of our students and parents who naturally want to see a quick resolution and a return to normal academic activities,” the statement said.

KASU Management noted that many students travel from across Kaduna State and Nigeria to study at the university, and that every interruption affects their studies, families and future plans.

The university commended the intervention of the Visitor to KASU and Kaduna State Governor, Senator Uba Sani, for constituting a nine-member committee to address the issues raised by ASUU.

The committee, chaired by the Hon. Commissioner for Education, Professor Abubakar Sani Sambo, has been mandated to engage stakeholders and submit recommendations within one month.

“Management wishes to acknowledge the intervention of the Visitor to Kaduna State University and Governor of Kaduna State, His Excellency, Senator Uba Sani, CON. His administration has continued to engage with the concerns affecting the University and has taken practical steps towards finding solutions,” the statement added.

Management described the Governor’s action as a “genuine opportunity for Government, the University and the unions to work through the outstanding matters in a structured and constructive manner.”

“Appeal to Students and Parents”, saying the Vice-Chancellor assured students and parents that management is working to achieve an early resolution and restore normal academic activities.

“To our students and parents, we understand the uncertainty and concern that disruption to academic activities creates. Management assures you that every reasonable effort is being made to achieve an early resolution,” Prof. Musa said.

He further reiterated management’s commitment to honest communication with government, sincere engagement with unions, and placing the welfare of staff and students at the centre of decisions.

ASUU-KASU had declared a warning strike over unresolved welfare and funding issues.

The union is yet to respond to the latest appeal at the time of filing this report.

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