Nigeria, Oct. 21 -- The Academic Staff Union of the College of Education (COEASU), Gidan Waya chapter in Kaduna State, has announced the suspension of its three-week-long strike following assurances from the state government to address the union's demands.

This was disclosed in a statement issued by the chapter's Chairman, Dr. Christopher Yerima, on Tuesday in Kafanchan.

According to the statement obtained by The News Chronicle, Yerima explained that the industrial action, which began on September 30, was in line with the directive of the Joint Union of Tertiary Institutions (JUTI) in the state.

"As you are aware, our chapter embarked on an indefinite strike on Sept. 30, in compliance with the directive of the Joint Union of Tertiary I...