Nigeria, Sept. 30 -- Academic activities have been paralysed in Kaduna State-owned tertiary institutions by an indefinite strike declared by the Joint Union of Tertiary Institutions Kaduna State (JUTIKS).

The industrial action, which began on Tuesday, affects Nuhu Bamalli Polytechnic, Zaria, and the Kaduna State College of Education, Gidan Waya.

According to a statement sent to PREMIUM TIMES, on Tuesday, the union accused the state government of reneging on agreements reached in August 2025 regarding the implementation of a unified salary structure and retirement age for academic and non-academic staff.

JUTIKS leadership said repeated ultimatums, warning strikes, and reminders to the government were ignored, forcing workers to withdraw...