ASUU Is Misrepresenting Facts—KASU VC
Vice Chancellor of Kaduna State University(KASU), Prof Abdullahi Ibrahim Musa, has refuted the claims of the university’s branch of the Academic Staff Union of Universities(ASUU), that 200 lecturers have resigned due to poor working conditions. In a statement issued on Tuesday, Prof Ibrahim Musa said that ASUU just manufactured figures as the ‘’ claim is […]
Kaduna State University's Vice Chancellor, Prof Abdullahi Ibrahim Musa, has rejected the accusations made by the university's ASUU branch that 200 lecturers have resigned due to poor working conditions. According to Prof Musa, these claims are misleading and unsupported by the University's records. He stated that staff movements such as resignations, retirements, transfers, and seeking other professional opportunities are common in academic institutions and should not be used as evidence of deteriorating working conditions.
Prof Musa challenged ASUU to provide verifiable evidence, including the names of those who allegedly resigned, the dates of their resignations, and the reasons for leaving Kaduna State University. He emphasized that public discourse regarding an institution as significant as KASU should be based on facts and verifiable records rather than exaggerated assertions that cause unnecessary anxiety among students, parents, and the university community.
The Vice Chancellor also highlighted the efforts of Governor Uba Sani towards improving the welfare of staff, including the clearing of over ₦800 million in salary arrears and ₦146 million in withheld salaries. He further mentioned the establishment of a ₦50 million monthly standing intervention to support the university, as well as investments in the accreditation of academic programs and research centers.
Prof Musa stressed that the administration has prioritized access, affordability, and academic excellence, investing over ₦300 million in accreditation and securing full accreditation for seven professional programs. He also pointed out that the university has attracted international research grants and expanded its partnerships with institutions worldwide.
Prof Musa urged ASUU-KASU to reconsider any actions that could disrupt the academic calendar and cause hardship to students and parents, emphasizing the importance of constructive dialogue and the priority of faculty welfare, academic stability, and student education.
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