The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), Kano state has indicted the Kano State Government of neglects as the group threatens to consider strike to resolve issues.
A statement was jointly signed by the Branch Chairman and the Secretary of the Yusuf Maitama University, Mansur Said and Yusuf Ahmed Gwarzo, respectively.
The group accused the government of not enhancing conditions of service, boosting and hastening the University’s growth through sustainable funding, and strengthening and protecting University Autonomy and Academic Freedom.
“Condition of Service: The branch demands the immediate payment of the outstanding Earned Academic Allowance (EAA), totaling one hundred and seventy-eight million, seven hundred and five thousand, seven hundred and thirty-five naira and ninety-one kobo (N178,705,735.91) only.”
“The general public may wish to note that recently the Union reached an agreement with KNSG in which it promised to pay this sum in four installments starting from April 2024. However, to our dismay, there has been no release for the first installment to date.”
“The Union also demands the payment of the outstanding Consequential Adjustment Arrears, which stand at one hundred and eleven million, three hundred and twenty-one thousand, seven hundred and ninety-two naira; eighteen kobo (N111,321,792.18) only.”
“Furthermore, the Union is requesting the implementation of the newly approved Consolidated Universities Academic Salary Structure II (CONUASS II), with an effective date set for January 1, 2023.”
The body noted that the salary increase have already been implemented in all Federal Universities, but there has not been any positive response regarding same implementation.
“Lastly, in relation to the conditions of service, the Union requests the payment of a provisional Wage Award of N35,000 for six months, approved by the Federal Government.”
“The general public may wish to know that civil servants of the state were already paid this provisional award by the KNSG for two months. However, the members of our Union and supporting staff in the university are yet to receive a single kobo.”
“University Funding: Furthermore, we request the Government to expedite action towards completing ongoing projects by the state government and to supplement TETFUND funding for academic staff training.”
“On University Autonomy and Academic Freedom: The Union urgently calls for the reconstitution of the University Governing Council. We emphasize the strategic importance, as per the law, of the University Governing Council and the extent to which its absence undermines the University administration.’’