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200 lecturers didn’t quit over poor conditions — Kaduna varsity

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  • Kaduna State University management refuted claims that over 200 lecturers resigned due to poor working conditions, calling the assertion misleading.
  • The university's Vice-Chancellor stated that staff movement between institutions is a normal global occurrence and not indicative of issues at KASU.
  • Management highlighted the university's retention of internationally recognized researchers and its success in attracting significant research funding as evidence of a strong academic environment.

Kaduna State University management has dismissed claims that more than 200 academic staff have left the institution due to poor working conditions. The university's Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Abdullahi Ibrahim Musa, stated that staff movement between universities is a global phenomenon and should not be interpreted as a sign of inadequate conditions at KASU.

The movement of academic and non-teaching staff between institutions is a global phenomenon and should not be misconstrued as evidence of poor working conditions.

— Prof. Abdullahi Ibrahim MusaThe Vice-Chancellor of Kaduna State University addressing claims of staff departures.

This statement comes after the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) at KASU issued a two-week ultimatum to the Kaduna State Government regarding the implementation of the 2025 Federal Government-ASUU agreement and other welfare concerns. ASUU-KASU Chairman Abubakar Abdullahi had expressed alarm over the alleged loss of over 200 professors and experienced academics, warning that such a "haemorrhage of experienced manpower" could cripple the university.

However, the KASU management urged the union to present its grievances objectively. The Vice-Chancellor reiterated that attributing every staff departure to the university's service conditions is "misleading" and could create "unnecessary alarm." He defended the university's academic environment by pointing to the retention of internationally recognized researchers, including Prof. Ibrahim Inuwa Yahaya, Dr. Daniel Shagaiya, and Dr. Abdullahi Zuntu, who are ranked among the world's top two percent of scientists.

At a rate that we are losing more than 200 professors at a time, professors and others alike. It’s frightening. No system survives this kind of haemorrhage of experienced manpower.

— Abubakar AbdullahiASUU-KASU Chairman expressing concern over staff losses.

Furthermore, Musa highlighted KASU's achievements, such as attracting over £945,000 in research funding in the past three years and securing a N1 billion competitive research grant from the Tertiary Education Trust Fund for commercial agriculture. He also noted the Kaduna State Government's investment of over N290 million in resource verification and accreditation for more than 90 academic programs, alongside international partnerships with institutions in Egypt and Indonesia.

These accomplishments are a testament to the engagement and continued service of our distinguished academic staff.

— Prof. Abdullahi Ibrahim MusaThe Vice-Chancellor highlighting the university's successes.
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