The Kaduna State University (KASU) chapter of the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has dismissed reports that it has embarked on a strike, assuring students that lectures and other academic activities will continue uninterrupted.
The union said the clarification was necessary to counter misinformation suggesting that academic activities had been suspended following the commencement of an industrial action by other university workers.
In a statement issued on Thursday and jointly signed by its Chairman, Abubakar Abdullahi, and Secretary, Silas Amos Bakut, the union directed its members to remain at their duty posts and carry out their official responsibilities.
It listed teaching, research, project supervision, examination preparations and invigilation among the duties lecturers were expected to continue performing.
ASUU-KASU also called on students to attend lectures and remain focused on their studies ahead of the forthcoming examinations. It urged parents and guardians to ensure that their children remained on campus and adequately prepared for the examinations.
The union warned that it would not tolerate any deliberate refusal to perform assigned duties or attempts to prevent lecturers from carrying out their academic responsibilities.
It further advised its members to report cases of harassment, intimidation or obstruction encountered while discharging their duties, while urging students to notify the appropriate university authorities of any misconduct.
The association also cautioned lecturers against neglecting their responsibilities without legitimate reasons, saying such cases should be reported to the relevant authorities.
The clarification comes amid a seven-day warning strike declared by three non-teaching staff unions at the university from midnight on Tuesday, November 10, 2026.
The industrial action was called by the Non-Academic Staff Union of Educational and Associated Institutions (NASU), the Senior Staff Association of Nigerian Universities (SSANU) and the National Association of Academic Technologists (NAAT).
The unions are protesting the alleged failure to implement the 2026 Federal Government/non-teaching staff agreements, outstanding arrears, a 25 per cent salary increase and minimum wage adjustments.
While expressing support for the legitimate demands of the striking unions under the Joint Action Committee, ASUU-KASU insisted that industrial actions and protests must comply with the law and respect the rights of other members of the university community.
It stressed that the exercise of one group’s rights should not infringe on the rights of others, warning against harassment, victimisation, intimidation or denial of lecturers’ access to university facilities.
The union added that any violation of its members’ rights would be documented and addressed through appropriate institutional and legal channels.
