The Management of Kaduna State University (KASU) has assured students, parents, staff and other stakeholders that the institution remains open and committed to sustaining academic activities despite the ongoing industrial action by affiliate unions.
The university clarified that the industrial action does not amount to the closure of the institution, urging students to continue attending lectures and participating in scheduled academic activities.
This was contained in a statement issued on Friday by the Vice-Chancellor, Professor Abdullahi Ibrahim Musa, who reassured the university community that academic activities were ongoing.
Musa encouraged students to remain calm, focused and committed to their studies, adding that management was taking necessary steps to ensure the continuity of academic programmes and other essential operations.
The university also acknowledged the concerns raised by the affiliate unions, particularly regarding the implementation of the 2026 Consolidated Non-Teaching Tools Allowance (CONTTA).
However, it appealed to the unions to embrace dialogue and constructive engagement while allowing the Kaduna State Government, through the university management and council, to address the outstanding issues.
Management further expressed appreciation to the state governor and Visitor to the University, Senator Uba Sani, for his continued commitment and interventions towards improving the welfare and working conditions of both academic and non-teaching staff.