The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), Kaduna State University (KASU) chapter, has dismissed reports that its members are participating in the ongoing industrial action at the institution, assuring students that academic activities remain uninterrupted.
The chairman of the union, Comrade Abubakar Abdullahi, said the strike affecting the university involved non-teaching staff, clarifying that academic staff were not part of the industrial action.
Abdullahi, who spoke with LEADERSHIP, explained that ASUU had resolved its dispute with the Kaduna State Government months ago after the government fully implemented the agreement reached with the union.
“We want to clear the air and put it on record that actually academic staff are not on strike. Those who are on strike are the non-teaching staff,” he said.
He said the union had directed its members to continue carrying out their responsibilities, urging students to attend lectures and participate in other academic activities.
The chairman explained that the union had received several calls from parents, students and members of the public seeking clarification over reports that academic activities had been suspended at the university.
He said the growing concerns made it necessary for the union to publicly clarify its position and reassure the university community that its members remained committed to their academic responsibilities.
Abdullahi, however, warned that the union would not tolerate any form of harassment or intimidation against its members while discharging their duties.
He said complaints of harassment would be addressed through appropriate institutional channels, while cases involving physical assault could be reported to security agencies, including the police and the Department of State Services (DSS).
“We will go to the extent of the law, the police or the DSS or any other institution of government to ensure that the rights and safety of our members are protected,” he said.
He reiterated the union’s commitment to ensuring that academic activities continued without disruption, urging students to remain focused on their studies.
