KASU‑ASUU Commends Kaduna State Gov for Settling Salary Arrears, Boosting Academic Productivity
Kaduna State Government paid 60% of salaries withheld since 2017 and cleared five months of arrears from May‑September 2022
In Brief
- •Kaduna State Government paid 60% of salaries withheld since 2017 and cleared five months of arrears from May‑September 2022
- •Settled SIWES allowances for 2016‑2020 and advanced N300 million toward Earned Academic Allowance arrears for 2016‑2020 sessions
- •Allocated 10.2 hectares of land for an Academia Housing Estate and subsidised N4 million per beneficiary (≈N400 million total)
- •Academic staff continued to receive salaries during the industrial action, reducing disruptions
- •Union praised Governor Uba Sani and university management for dialogue‑based dispute resolution and non‑violent industrial relations
Why It Matters
Improved welfare for university staff is linked to higher teaching quality, research output and institutional stability, which in turn supports the supply of skilled graduates needed by Nigeria’s economy. By resolving long‑standing salary arrears and providing housing support, the Kaduna State Government is addressing key barriers that can delay student graduation and increase the cost of education for families.
Key Details
- Salary Arrears Settled
- 60% of salaries from 2017
- SIWES Allowances Settled
- 2016‑2020
- EAA Arrears Advanced
- N300 million
- Housing Land Allocated
- 10.2 hectares
- Housing Subsidy per Beneficiary
- N4 million
- Salary Continuity During Strike
- Yes
Context & Background
The actions follow the 2025 Federal Government‑ASUU agreement, which aimed to address long‑standing welfare issues for academic staff across Nigeria.
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