Charles Esther
Academic and non-academic staff of the Kaduna State College of Nursing Sciences on Monday commenced a three-day warning strike.
The strike has paralyzed activities across the institution’s three campuses in Kaduna, Kafanchan, and Pambegua.
Reason Behind the Strike
The action followed the alleged refusal of the college management to promote eligible staff for three consecutive years – 2023, 2024, and 2025.
Union leaders accused the management of frustrating career progression and ignoring staff welfare despite repeated appeals.
Students Left Stranded
Reports gathered revealed that students were left stranded as both academic and non-academic staff withdrew their services.
Lectures, administrative work, and other academic activities were completely grounded.
Union Issues Statement
In a statement, the union chairman, Dr. Daniel Danboyi, explained that the workers resolved to down tools for three days – Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday.
This, he said, was to press home their demand for the promotion of qualified staff whose cases have been pending for years.
Possible Indefinite Strike Looms
The statement further warned that if the management failed to address the issue within the warning period, the workers would have no option but to embark on an indefinite strike.
Union leaders stressed that the situation, if not resolved urgently, could escalate into a prolonged industrial crisis.
Appeal to Kaduna State Government
The workers appealed to Governor Uba Sani to intervene in the crisis and ensure the restoration of normalcy in the affected campuses.
Attempts to reach the provost of the college for comments were unsuccessful as calls and text messages to his mobile line went unanswered.
