Notice of Commencement of Seven-Day Warning Strike

The Joint Union of Tertiary Institutions of Kaduna State (JUTIKS) has formally announced the launch of a seven‑day warning strike. The declaration appears in a Notice of Commencement of Seven‑Day Warning Strike dated 10 November 2026 and is addressed to every JUTIKS member as well as the wider public.

Background and Effective Date

According to the union, after the fifteen‑day ultimatum issued to the Kaduna State Government on 27 October 2026 lapsed without compliance, JUTIKS resolved to begin the warning strike at 12:00 midnight on Wednesday, 11 November 2026.

Demands

• Payment of the outstanding 30 % CONPCASS/CONTEDISS.
• Implementation and disbursement of the 25 % and 35 % Federal Government wage allowances.
• Adoption of the 65‑year/40‑year retirement scheme for non‑teaching staff.
• Tax exemption for AEA and other applicable allowances.
• Application of a 40 % CATA for academic staff and a 35 % CONTTA for non‑teaching staff.
• Settlement of all arrears dating back to January 2026.

Apology and Appeal to the Governor

The union expressed regret for any inconvenience the strike may cause students, parents, and the general public. It urgently called on His Excellency Senator Dr. Uba Sani to intervene and resolve the outstanding issues so as to preserve industrial harmony and ensure the smooth functioning of the institutions.

Call for Unity Among Members

JUTIKS also urged all its members to stay united, disciplined, and law‑abiding throughout the duration of the warning strike.