ASUU Kano Zone Threatens Strike

The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), Kano Zone, has threatened industrial action against the governments of Nigeria — Kano State, Nigeria — Kaduna State, and Nigeria — Jigawa State for their failure to implement the 2025 agreement signed with the Nigeria. While the Nigeria has begun implementing key aspects of the agreement, including releasing funds for outstanding salary arrears and allowances in federal universities, state-owned universities within the Kano Zone, such as Kaduna State University, Southern University of Science and Technology, Northwestern University, and Sule Lamido University, have not yet adopted or implemented the pact. Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) is demanding the immediate domestication of the agreement, settlement of outstanding entitlements, and resolution of pending welfare issues for lecturers. The union also renewed its demand for the payment of withheld three-and-a-half months' salaries and the remittance of outstanding third-party deductions and pension contributions to the Nigeria — National Pension Commission. Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) warned that continued delays could undermine industrial harmony and disrupt academic activities, appealing to stakeholders to pressure the affected state governments to honor their commitments.