Court restrains KASU unions from embarking on strike

The National Industrial Court of Nigeria has prevented three unions at Kaduna State University (KASU) from striking or engaging in any form of industrial action while a case is being decided. This ruling came on November 5, 2026, from Justice E. D. Subilim of the Abuja Judicial Division. The unions in question are the Non-Academic Staff Union of Educational and Associated Institutions (NASU), the Senior Staff Association of Nigerian Universities (SSANU), and the National Association of Academic Technologists (NAAT).

The court prohibited not only the unions but also their officials, agents, and anyone acting on their behalf from initiating, declaring, directing, or participating in any strike or work stoppage. Additionally, the court instructed the unions to halt any plans for strike action until the outcome of a pending Motion on Notice is decided.

The lawsuit, identified as NICN/ABJ/329/2026, was filed by KASU, its Governing Council, and Vice-Chancellor against the unions and certain union officials. Notable defendants listed include the NASU branch chairman, Comrade Nina Ochigbo, the secretary Comrade Dahiru Musa, the SSANU chairman Comrade Sadiya Mustapha, and the secretary Comrade Nicholas Allen.

The court commanded the claimants to serve the necessary legal documents to the defendants immediately and adjourned the hearing of the Motion on Notice to November 18, 2026. This order was issued under the court's seal in Abuja on November 6, 2026, and signed by Senior Registrar II Vallari Aaron Masomene.