Court Restrains Kaduna State University Unions from Going on Strike

The National Industrial Court of Nigeria has issued an interim order restricting three non-teaching staff unions at Kaduna State University (KASU) from embarking on strike over outstanding welfare demands.

The order comes after the unions issued a seven-day ultimatum to the Kaduna State Government and the university management warning that they could begin a warning strike if their demands were not addressed.

Kaduna State Unions Affected by the Court Order

The affected unions are the

• Non-Academic Staff Union of Educational and Associated Institutions (NASU)
• Senior Staff Association of Nigerian Universities (SSANU)
• National Association of Academic Technologists (NAAT).

Justice E. D. Subilim of the court’s Abuja Judicial Division issued the restraining order on November 5, 2026.

The order prohibits the unions, their officers, agents and representatives from declaring, commencing, directing, encouraging or participating in any strike or other industrial action pending the hearing and determination of the application before the court.

The case, marked NICN/ABJ/329/2026, was filed by Kaduna State University, its Governing Council and the Vice-Chancellor against the three unions and some of their officials.

Why the KASU Unions Threatened a Strike

The unions, operating under a Joint Action Committee issued their seven-day ultimatum at a congress on November 2, citing unresolved staff welfare issues.

Their demands include the implementation of the 2026 Consolidated Non-Teaching Tool Allowance Agreement (CONTTA), payment of approved wage awards and provision of group life insurance for staff.

They also demanded the payment of the Federal Government-approved ₦70,000 monthly transport support for workers for six months, alongside respect for the university’s autonomy.

The unions maintained that outstanding agreements and welfare concerns needed to be addressed, warning that failure to meet their demands could lead to industrial action.