Kaduna State Governor, Senator Uba Sani, has approved the implementation of 70 percent of the 2024 CONPCASS/CONTEDISS salary structure for staff across all state-owned tertiary institutions. This implementation is scheduled to take effect from October 2025.
The approval was a result of a meeting between the Governor and leaders of the Joint Union of Tertiary Institutions (JUTIKS), which subsequently led to the suspension of the month-long strike by academic and non-academic staff.
The meeting, held at the Government House, Kaduna, was facilitated by the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and included representatives from institutions such as:
Nuhu Bamalli Polytechnic
College of Education Gidan Waya
Kaduna State College of Nursing and Midwifery
Governor Sani described the decision as integral to his administration’s commitment to improving workers’ welfare and strengthening the education sector, stating that “The welfare of our workers remains a priority. We are determined to build a fair and motivated workforce that drives excellence in our institutions.”
Union leaders commended the Governor’s intervention as a sign of sincerity and leadership. They confirmed that the agreement also encompasses the extension of the retirement age to 65 years and 40 years of service for non-teaching staff.
The strike, which began on September 30, has now been officially called off following the resolution.
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