Court Halt: KASU Unions Barred from Strike Action

In a surprising turn of events, the National Industrial Court of Nigeria has temporarily halted strike actions by three unions at Kaduna State University (KASU). According to Tribune Online, the court issued an interim order on Monday, November 7, 2026, barring the unions from embarking on strike.

The three unions affected by this order are the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), the Senior Staff Association of Nigerian Universities (SSANU), and the Non-Academic Staff Union of Educational and Associated Institutions (NASU).

The court order followed a suit filed by KASU’s Vice-Chancellor, Professor Muhammad Tanko, against the unions over their planned industrial action.

The ongoing dispute between KASU and the unions is centered around salary discrepancies and poor working conditions. The unions had announced their intention to embark on strike in October, but the court’s intervention has temporarily stalled these plans.

This development comes at a crucial time as many students are preparing for semester examinations. The fate of these examinations and the academic calendar hang in the balance, pending the resolution of the ongoing dispute.

As the situation unfolds, it is essential to monitor developments closely to understand the potential impact on education in Kaduna State.