Kaduna college of education lecturers suspend strike action

The College of Education Academic Staff Union, Gidan Waya chapter, Kaduna State, has suspended its three-week-old strike action over the non-implementation of an improved salary structure for the institution.

This is contained in a statement by its chairman, Dr Christopher Yerima, on Tuesday in Kafanchan.

Yerima said that the union’s decision to suspend the industrial action followed the state government’s commitment to meet its demands.

”As you are aware, our chapter embarked on an indefinite strike on Sept. 30, in compliance with the directive of the Joint Union of Tertiary Institutions (JUTI) in the state.

This action was necessitated by the government’s failure to honour and implement the agreements reached on Aug. 18, regarding the implementation of the CONPCASS/CONTEDISS salary structure and the 65-year retirement age for non-academic staff.

”We are pleased to announce that following a meeting with the governor, Uba Sani, on October 17, the government has committed to implementing 70 per cent of the CONPCASS and CONTEDISS salary structure with effect from October.

Additionally, the government has agreed to implement the 65-year retirement age for non-academic staff,” he said.

The union appreciated the unwavering support and solidarity demonstrated by its members during the period of the strike.

reports that the Joint Union of Tertiary Institutions in Kaduna State announced the strike last month, closing academic activities at Nuhu Bamalli Polytechnic, Zaria, and the Kaduna State College of Education, Gidan Waya.

The union accused the state government of reneging on agreements reached in August 2025 regarding the implementation of a unified salary structure and retirement age for academic and non-academic staff.

JUTIKS’ leadership said repeated ultimatums, warning strikes, and reminders to the government were ignored, forcing workers to withdraw their services.

(NAN)