KASU-ASUU assures students that classes will go on despite staff strike

The Kaduna State University (KASU) branch of the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has cleared the air about a strike. They assured students that classes and academic activities will continue without any interruptions.

The union asked students to stay focused on their studies. They encouraged everyone to keep attending lectures and participating in academic activities as exams approach.

In a statement released on Thursday, signed by Chairman Abubakar Abdullahi and Secretary Silas Amos Bakut, the union felt it was necessary to clarify that some misinformation was spreading. This misinformation said that the university had stopped academic activities because of a strike.

“For the avoidance of doubt, ASUU-KASU is not on strike. Accordingly, all academic activities and official responsibilities of academic staff are expected to continue without interruption,” the statement said.

The union told its members to keep doing their jobs. This includes teaching, research, supervising projects, preparing for exams, and invigilating during exams. They also instructed lecturers to stay at their duty posts and keep their offices, lecture halls, laboratories, and other university facilities open.

The union warned that they would not accept any unjustifiable failure to perform duties or any attempts to block legitimate academic responsibilities. They also advised parents and guardians to make sure their children remain on campus and prepare well for the upcoming exams.

This clarification comes at a time when non-teaching staff unions at the university started a seven-day warning strike from midnight on Tuesday, 10 November 2026. The industrial action began by the Joint Action Committee (JAC), which includes the Non-Academic Staff Union of Educational and Associated Institutions (NASU), Senior Staff Association of Nigerian Universities (SSANU), and the National Association of Academic Technologists (NAAT).

These unions are protesting against the failure to implement the 2026 Federal Government/non-teaching staff agreements. They are also demanding unpaid arrears, a 25 percent salary increase, and adjustments to the minimum wage.

While ASUU-KASU showed support for the legitimate demands of the striking unions, they reminded everyone that industrial actions and protests should follow the law. They highlighted that one group's rights should not interfere with others' rights, especially academic staff who want to continue their work.

The union encouraged its members to report any cases of harassment, intimidation, or obstruction they face while doing their jobs. They similarly advised students to report any harassment, intimidation, or misconduct to the proper university authorities.

ASUU-KASU reiterated its commitment to protect the rights and interests of its members. They warned that anyone found blocking their lawful duties would face appropriate actions through institutional and legal means.