Seven-day strike launched at four Kaduna tertiary institutions
By the AFREEQUE newsroom, based on Leadership
The Joint Union of Tertiary Institutions of Kaduna State (JUTIKS) has launched a seven-day warning strike at four tertiary institutions in Kaduna State, including Nuhu Bamalli Polytechnic in Zaria. The action, which began on 11 November 2026, follows failed talks with the state government over salary adjustments and allowances, according to union president Usman Shehu Suleiman.
The Joint Union of Tertiary Institutions of Kaduna State (JUTIKS), a union representing staff at four tertiary institutions in Kaduna State, launched a seven-day warning strike on Wednesday over salaries, allowances and other welfare demands. The action affects Nuhu Bamalli Polytechnic in Zaria, the College of Health Sciences in Makarfi, the College of Education in Gidan Waya and the School of Nursing in Kaduna, Leadership reports.
The union gave the Kaduna government a 15-day ultimatum on 27 October. Its president, Usman Shehu Suleiman, said government representatives had met union leaders on Sunday in Kaduna but had not provided the written commitments requested before a presentation to the union congress, according to Leadership.
The demands include payment of the outstanding 30% of the CONPCASS/CONTEDISS salary adjustment, implementation of federal allowances of 25% and 35%, as well as recognition of a retirement age of 65 or 40 years of service for non-teaching staff. JUTIKS is also demanding payment of salary and professional allowance arrears owed since January 2026, Leadership reports.
