In a press briefing on Friday, the union famous that the implementation of the settlement and the dedication to the welfare of educational employees would improve morale, enhance productiveness and strengthen industrial relations.
The briefing, delivered by Comrades Abubakar Abdullahi and Silas Amos Bakut, Chairman and Secretary of the union, respectively, additionally highlighted different welfare initiatives Governor Uba Sani had beforehand prolonged to its members.
According to the duo, the most recent intervention represents a major milestone within the growth of the college and is predicted to contribute to the general development of the establishment.
“For the avoidance of doubt, we wish to state categorically that, at no point during the strike action, were the union or its members subjected to intimidation, threats or any form of harassment.
“Remarkably, our salaries had been paid whereas the strike was nonetheless ongoing, and engagements between the union, the federal government and college administration remained cordial, constructive and centered on addressing the elemental points in dispute.
“This approach represents a significant departure from some of the unfortunate experiences of the past and demonstrates a renewed commitment to mutual respect, dialogue and the peaceful resolution of industrial disputes,” ASUU disclosed.
The union additional famous that the Uba Sani administration had made optimistic progress in addressing a number of inherited welfare challenges affecting its members.
“Specifically, the Government has addressed the 60 per cent withheld salary of 2017, paid outstanding Students Industrial Work Experience Scheme, SIWES, allowances for the period 2016–2020 and settled five months of withheld salaries covering May to September 2022,” the union disclosed.
According to the union, the governor had additionally “advanced the sum of N300 million towards the settlement of Earned Academic Allowance, EAA, arrears for the 2016–2020 academic sessions.”
“Furthermore, the Governing Council and Management of Kaduna State University are working collaboratively with the union towards resolving outstanding death benefits and promotion arrears dating from 2021,” ASUU added.
While commending the governor and the college administration for demonstrating the management, braveness and political will required to deal with these longstanding challenges, the union famous that the interventions had introduced appreciable reduction to affected members.
The ASUU executives additionally listed different initiatives the Kaduna State Government, below Governor Uba Sani, had prolonged to the union within the final three and a half years to enhance employees welfare.
The union recalled that the governor accepted about 10.2 hectares of land for the KASU-ASUU Multipurpose Cooperative Society to develop the Academia Housing Estate, a mass housing mission designed to profit its members and different civil servants.
“Beyond the land allocation, His Excellency graciously approved a subsidy of 4,000,000.00 for each beneficiary, amounting to approximately 400,000,000.00 for the project.
The union expressed appreciation for the genuine commitment demonstrated by the government and KASU management in prioritising dialogue over confrontation and seeking sustainable solutions to its concerns.
“We reiterate our dedication to constructive engagement with the State Government, the Governing Council and University Management in the direction of resolving all excellent welfare points, strengthening industrial concord and positioning Kaduna State University among the many main universities in Nigeria and globally,” the union promised.
ASUU additionally counseled the invaluable contributions, management and dedication of the Commissioner for Education and Chairman of the Negotiation Committee, Emeritus Professor Abubakar Sani Sambo.
The union additional praised the Chairman of the Governing Council, Dr Ibrahim Umar; the Chairman of the Sub-Committee, Professor Usman Abubakar; and different members of the Negotiation Committee for his or her dedication and concerted efforts in the direction of resolving the problems in dispute.
