Kano gov approves salary hike for two state universities’ staff

Kano State Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf has approved a salary review for academic and non-academic staff at Aliko Dangote University of Science and Technology, Wudil, and Northwest University, Kano. The new remuneration package, which will take effect from January 2026, will see an increase in monthly payments for the two state-owned universities, with a total financial implication of ₦391,847,555.24 per month, or ₦4,702,170,662.88 annually.

The salary hike aims to improve the welfare and industrial harmony of the university staff, aligning their remuneration with that of federal universities.

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