This major shift comes on the heels of the Kaduna State Government formally approving the complete implementation and local adoption of the 2025 Federal Government-ASUU (FGN-ASUU) agreement specifically tailored for KASU's academic workforce.

According to a formal communique released by the branch chairman, Dr. Abubakar Abdullahi, and general secretary, Dr. Silas Bakut, the union reached its verdict during a comprehensive congress meeting convened on Thursday, September 17, 2026. Following an exhaustive review of the government's concessions, the congress voted unanimously to halt the industrial action, effective 12:01 a.m. on Friday, September 18, 2026.

Key terms of the resolution center on executive actions taken by Governor Uba Sani, who authorized the full rollout of the 2025 agreement terms. The updated salary structures and conditions will officially reflect in lecturers' monthly compensation starting with the October 2026 payroll cycle. Additionally, both the university’s governing council and senior management team have greenlit the immediate settlement of nine months' worth of backdated salary arrears, covering the duration from January through September.

In their official statement, the ASUU leadership lauded Governor Sani, the state's bargaining delegation, and KASU leadership for prioritizing diplomatic dialogue to address the long-standing union grievances. The union specifically praised the administration for facilitating an atmosphere of mutual respect throughout negotiations, noting that the agreement was successfully brokered without resorting to intimidation, coercion, or coercive policy threats.

With the strike officially lifted, the KASU administration is set to announce a revised academic calendar as students and faculty prepare to return to lecture halls immediately.