Over 200 professors, academics leave KASU over poor conditions – ASUU

The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) at Kaduna State University (KASU) has reported that over 200 professors and academic staff have departed the institution, citing poor working conditions and the non-implementation of the 2025 Federal Government-ASUU Agreement. ASUU-KASU Chairman, Abubakar Abdullahi, issued a two-week ultimatum to university officials and stakeholders to implement the agreement, threatening a total, comprehensive, and indefinite strike if the deadline is not met.

The 2025 agreement, set to take effect in January 2026, aims to improve the conditions of service for academic staff in Nigerian universities but has yet to be fully implemented at KASU. Despite the agreement being signed eight months ago, it remains unimplemented, and many federal and state universities have already begun its implementation, including the payment of overdue salaries.

KASU's academic staff are among the lowest-paid university workers in the country due to the delay, and the ongoing issue has led to experienced staff members, including professors, leaving the university. The ASUU-KASU Congress resolved to commence industrial action after the National Executive Council (NEC) of ASUU approved the move at meetings held on August 8 and 9, 2026.

The union has listed several local issues impacting its members, including university autonomy, excessive workload, promotion delays, death benefits, group life insurance, wage awards, and pension remittances. ASUU-KASU is urging the university management and relevant authorities to address these concerns promptly to prevent industrial unrest and maintain peace and stability at the institution.