The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), Federal University of Kashere (FUK) chapter, has joined the nationwide peaceful protest to press home its demands on the Federal Government.
The protest, which started from the union’s secretariat and moved through the Chancellery building before ending at the university’s main gate, was in line with the resolution of ASUU’s National Executive Committee.
Speaking during the demonstration, the Chairperson of ASUU FUK chapter, Dr. Shehu El-Rasheed, explained that the protest was to remind the Federal Government of the outstanding demands that led to the 2022 eight month strike, which are yet to be addressed.
According to him, some of the union’s key demands include the payment of 25% and 35% arrears, release of three and a half months withheld salaries, full implementation of the Yayale Ahmed renegotiation agreement, and enhanced salaries for lecturers instead of loans.
He lamented that university staff salaries have remained stagnant for over 16 years despite the submission of the renegotiated agreement since February 2025.
“ASUU cannot guarantee the Federal Government industrial harmony when these demands are not met,” Dr. Shehu warned.
In an interview during the protest, Dr. Muhammad Sheriff Ramadan, another union member, decried the poor remuneration of academic staff, stressing that lecturers are struggling to meet their responsibilities. He added that many are forced to look for alternative sources of income, which affects their productivity.
He urged the Federal Government to make lecturers’ salaries more attractive, noting that many academic staff remain passionate about giving their best if adequately supported.
Some Mass Communication students, including Dung Hannatu Yakubu and Precious Moses Ayomide, also voiced their worries over the lingering disagreements between ASUU and the Federal Government. They expressed fear that the situation could disrupt the academic calendar and force students to spend extra years on campus.
The protest was peaceful as members carried placards bearing inscriptions highlighting their demands and frustrations.