KASU Lecturers Threaten Resignation Over Poor Welfare, Remuneration Amid Ongoing Strike

Concern is mounting at Kaduna State University (KASU) as some lecturers reportedly consider resigning from the institution over worsening staff welfare, poor remuneration and unfavourable working conditions.

The development comes amid an ongoing industrial action by lecturers over issues relating to their working conditions and welfare.

Speaking to Gurara TV on condition of anonymity, some academic staff expressed frustration over what they described as inadequate welfare packages, poor remuneration and deteriorating conditions of service.

The lecturers said the situation had become so difficult that some members of staff were considering leaving KASU for better opportunities elsewhere.

“We are tired and frustrated. Many lecturers are already considering leaving because the conditions are becoming increasingly difficult,” one lecturer said.

Another lecturer said the growing frustration among academic staff went beyond the ongoing strike, describing it as a reflection of deeper concerns over the general welfare of employees at the institution.

The lecturer warned that continued deterioration in staff welfare could worsen KASU’s staffing situation, particularly as experienced academics remain crucial to quality teaching, research and academic development.

The lecturers urged the Kaduna State Government and KASU management to urgently engage academic staff and address the issues behind the industrial dispute.

They warned that failure to resolve the grievances could trigger further staff departures, potentially affecting students and the university’s academic standing.

The development has also heightened concerns among students, parents and other stakeholders over the future of academic activities at the institution.

The lecturers called for meaningful negotiations involving the government, university management and the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), stressing that improved welfare and competitive remuneration are essential to retaining qualified academics.

They also urged the authorities to use the current crisis as an opportunity to address longstanding structural problems affecting staff welfare rather than allowing the dispute to escalate.

As the strike continues, stakeholders are calling for an urgent resolution to prevent the industrial dispute from developing into a broader crisis affecting staff retention and academic stability at KASU.