Kaduna University Workers Reject Selective Pay Plan, Call for Equal Pay

Non‑academic staff unions at Kaduna State University rejected the state government’s proposal to apply a new pay agreement only to academic personnel. The unions argue that the selective approach creates an inequitable wage structure and demands that the agreement be extended to all university employees. The government’s plan, which had been presented as a phased rollout, was met with immediate opposition from the unions, who threatened further action if the proposal is not revised. The dispute highlights the tension between university administration and staff representation, and it may prompt a renegotiation of the pay agreement or a broader settlement that covers all employees. The unions’ stance signals a potential escalation in labor negotiations and could delay the implementation of the new pay structure across the university.