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Kaduna Govt Moves to End KASU Strike Through Dialogue
The Kaduna State Government has signaled its readiness to hold talks with the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), Kaduna State University (KASU) chapter, in a bid to resolve the ongoing strike and restore academic activities.
A senior government source, who spoke with journalists on condition of anonymity, said the administration is open to dialogue and believes the union’s concerns can be addressed through peaceful engagement.
“The issues raised by the union are being reviewed. There is nothing that cannot be resolved through patient dialogue,” the source said, suggesting that some actions may have been influenced by political pressure.
The government reiterated its commitment to strengthening the education sector, pointing to ongoing reforms under its 7-Point Sustain Agenda.
These include a tuition fee cut of over 40% across KASU, the Kafanchan College of Education, Nuhu Bamalli Polytechnic, and other state-owned institutions, a move that has offered relief to thousands of families.
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It also noted that significant progress has been made at KASU, where 34 out of 58 academic programmes now have full accreditation.
Fifteen others are undergoing final evaluation by the National Universities Commission (NUC), while 13 new courses introduced this year have already been verified.
While acknowledging that some of ASUU’s demands date as far back as 2016, the government maintained that the current administration is taking steps to address them. It urged the union to allow room for dialogue instead of hastily resorting to industrial action.
Beyond higher education, the state government said it has built over 2,300 classrooms, renovated 700 others, and distributed more than 30,000 furniture pieces to schools. It added that student performance in national exams like WAEC, NECO, and NABTEB has improved from 54% to 67%.
The official urged the public to judge the administration’s reforms fairly, saying the aim is to strengthen the education system and not undermine it.
