The joint congress of the four in-house unions at Umaru Musa Yar’adua University (UMYU), Katsina, has suspended its ongoing strike with immediate effect, following successful negotiations with a committee set up by the Katsina State Government.
The unions involved include the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), Senior Staff Association of Nigerian Universities (SSANU), Non-Academic Staff Union (NASU), and the National Association of Academic Technologists (NAAT).
Their decision was announced in a statement jointly signed by the Chairman of UMYU In-House Unions, Dr. Murtala Abdullahi, and the Secretary, Saminu Salisu, and made available to journalists on Thursday.
According to the statement, the suspension of the strike followed “constructive engagements and negotiations” with the government’s committee, which agreed to address the major issues that triggered the industrial action.
The unions listed the resolved demands to include:
- Suspension of the takeover of the university’s portal by a third-party company, FlexiSaf Edusoft Limited
- Agreement on the payment of appropriate salary structures for all categories of staff
- Commitment to address other policy-related concerns affecting the university
The union leaders noted that these resolutions were captured in a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) jointly signed by all parties.
However, the congress clarified that one key issue remains unresolved—the payment of 34 months’ arrears owed to staff.
They said the matter was stepped down following the personal intervention of the Chancellor, Senator Ibrahim M. Ida (Wazirin Katsina), who appealed for the suspension of the strike and assured that concrete steps would be taken to settle the arrears within a reasonable period.
“In the spirit of respect, trust, and the Chancellor’s credible assurance, our members have agreed to temporarily suspend action on this demand,” the unions said.
The unions appreciated the support of the university visitor, the Chancellor, the state government’s committee, and the patience shown by students, parents, and the public throughout the period of the strike.
They reaffirmed their commitment to the stability and progress of the university and expressed readiness to continue working with stakeholders to maintain lasting industrial harmony.
News had earlier reported that the in-house unions embarked on a two-week warning strike on November 3, 2025, protesting unpaid salary adjustment arrears, hazard allowances, delayed promotions, poor working conditions, and other lingering issues.