Jigawa varsity rejects govt offer, threatens two-week warning strike
Sule Lamido University Staff Plan Warning Strike Over Government Proposal
Academic staff at Sule Lamido University, Kafin Hausa, have announced plans for a two-week warning strike beginning at midnight on September 15, 2026, if their demands remain unmet. This decision comes after the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) for the university rejected a recent offer from the Jigawa State Government regarding ongoing issues affecting the institution.
The resolution to strike was made during the ASUU-SLUK branch’s 54th Regular Congress Meeting, held on Tuesday. Union leaders expressed dissatisfaction with the proposal presented by the state government during discussions focusing on challenges faced by the university and its personnel.
In a statement issued by the ASUU-SLUK branch chairman, Idris Chiromawa, and Secretary Salisu Yunusa, the union emphasized that it would proceed with the planned warning strike unless it receives a satisfactory response to its grievances.
Union representatives cautioned that a failure by the government to address these issues during the warning strike could result in a total and indefinite strike.
Key concerns highlighted by the union include the Integrated Payroll and Personnel Information System (IPPIS) and the outstanding promotion arrears owed to eligible staff since 2024. The union advocates for the exemption of Sule Lamido University from the IPPIS payment platform, citing concerns about its effectiveness in resolving payroll-related matters.
Additionally, the union expressed dissatisfaction with the government’s position regarding the two percent local government contribution to the university, urging the administration to explore sustainable funding alternatives for the state-owned institution.
The congress also reviewed a report from the recent ASUU Emergency National Executive Council meeting held at the University of Abuja. Participants called on stakeholders to facilitate further discussions with the government to address outstanding issues and prevent disruption to academic activities.
