Uba Sani Approves 70% Salary increase for Kaduna Tertiary Institutions staff
Kaduna State Governor, Senator Uba Sani, has approved the implementation of 70% of the 2024 CONPCASS/CONTEDISS salary structure for staff of all State-owned tertiary institutions.
The implementation takes effect from October 2025 and reflects the administration’s focus on improving workers’ welfare and revitalizing education.
The approval followed a crucial meeting between the Governor and leaders of the Joint Union of Tertiary Institutions (JUTIKS), leading to the suspension of a month-long strike.
The meeting, held at the Government House, Kaduna, was facilitated by the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), Kaduna State Council, and attended by representatives from institutions such as Nuhu Bamalli Polytechnic, the College of Education Gidan Waya, and the Kaduna State College of Nursing and Midwifery.
The unions had embarked on an industrial action on September 30, 2025, demanding the implementation of the 2009 CONPCASS/CONTEDISS structure, improved retirement benefits, and general welfare for staff.
At a joint press conference after the meeting, union leaders praised Governor Sani’s leadership, transparency, and commitment to education and workers’ rights as captured in a statement jointly signed by NLC Kaduna Chairman, Comrade Ayuba Suleiman; JUTIKS/ASUP Chairman, Comrade Usman Shehu Suleiman; JUTIKS Secretary General, Comrade Shuaibu Dauda Adamu; COESU Chairman, Comrade Nuhu Yerima Christopher; NASU Chairman, Comrade Mahmud Aliyu Kwarbai; and Academic Staff Union Chairman, Comrade Daniel Danboyi.
They confirmed several key outcomes that include 70% implementation of the 2024 CONPCASS/CONTEDISS salary structure for academic and non-academic staff. Approval of 65 years as retirement age and 40 years of service policy for non-teaching staff.
Union leaders commended the Governor for prioritizing education despite inherited financial burdens, including a ₦5 billion monthly debt repayment. They also praised his administration for paying ₦13.5 billion in pensions, gratuities, and death benefits to retirees.
Additionally, the unions acknowledged several of the administration’s reforms:
50% reduction in tuition fees across State-owned tertiary institutions, expanding access to education.
Ongoing renovation and upgrade of school infrastructure across campuses.
Open and democratic labour relations, with the Governor described as a “true pro-democracy advocate.”
In response to these actions, the unions resolved to suspend the ongoing strike immediately. They also pledged to maintain dialogue and cooperation with the government to ensure long-term stability in the education sector.
