The Management of Kaduna State University (KASU) has disclosed that the institution’s branch of the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has suspended its strike action, and the varsity has been opened immediately.
Vice Chancellor of KASU, Abdullahi Musa, said that Governor Uba Sani has approved a ₦50 million monthly standing order for staff welfare support and has set up a negotiating team to discuss how to clear issues.
He further disclosed that Governor Sani has released N146 million for the payment of some withheld salaries and Students Industrial Work Experience Scheme(SIWES) allowances.
The Vice Chancellor also disclosed that the governor approved the retention of a certain percentage of internally generated revenue (IGR) by the University, after determining the actual amount collected, to enhance financial autonomy.
Professor Musa also said that the Government has constituted a high-level negotiation Team to continue holding dialogue with all unions in the university to address outstanding issues.
