The management of Kaduna State University (KASU) has urged students to remain calm and focused on their studies amid the ongoing industrial action by affiliate unions.
The university said the industrial action did not amount to the closure of the institution, assuring students that academic activities were continuing.
The Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Abdullahi Ibrahim Musa, gave the assurance in a statement issued on Thursday, urging students to attend lectures and participate in all scheduled academic engagements.
He said the management was taking necessary steps to ensure the continuity of academic programmes and other essential operations despite the industrial dispute.
The management also appealed to students to remain committed to their studies, assuring them that their academic interests remained a priority.
It acknowledged the concerns raised by the affiliate unions, particularly over the implementation of the 2026 Consolidated Non-Teaching Tools Allowance (CONTTA).
However, the university urged the unions to embrace dialogue and constructive engagement, while allowing the Kaduna State Government, through the management and Governing Council, to address the outstanding issues.
The management commended Governor Uba Sani for his continued interventions towards improving the welfare and working conditions of both academic and non-teaching staff.
It reaffirmed its commitment to maintaining industrial harmony and protecting the interests of staff and students, while ensuring that its core responsibilities of teaching, research and community service were not disrupted.
The statement was dated November 12, 2026.
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