The Academic Staff Union of Universities at Sule Lamido University, Kafin Hausa, is entering a two-week warning strike from Tuesday, September 15, 2026, following the expiration of its ultimatum to the Jigawa State Government over unresolved staff welfare and funding demands.

The strike takes effect under a resolution adopted by the ASUU-SLUK branch at its 54th Regular Congress on September 8 after members rejected the latest offer presented by the state government's negotiating team.

The union had resolved that the industrial action would begin from midnight on September 15 if its demands were not satisfactorily addressed.

As of early Tuesday, no public announcement indicating that a last-minute agreement had been reached between the union and the Jigawa State Government had been found.

The dispute centres partly on the implementation of the 2025 agreement between ASUU and the Federal Government, including a revised salary structure and arrears accruing from January 2026.

The branch is also demanding payment of outstanding promotion arrears dating back to 2024, responsibility allowances, annual increments and third-party deductions.

It has further called for the release of the approved 2024/2025 Earned Academic Allowance.

Another major point of disagreement is the payroll system used for the university.

ASUU-SLUK wants Sule Lamido University exempted from the Integrated Payroll and Personnel Management System, arguing that the platform does not adequately address the institution's peculiarities.

Funding has also featured prominently in the dispute, particularly disagreements over the statutory two per cent Local Government contribution to the university and the need for a sustainable funding arrangement for the state's other university.

The Jigawa State Government had opened talks with the lecturers in an effort to prevent academic disruption.

A stakeholders' meeting involving the state's higher education authorities, Attorney-General, Accountant-General, ministry officials and the university's Vice-Chancellor was held as part of efforts to resolve the disagreement.

However, the union subsequently said the government's proposal did not sufficiently address its concerns and maintained its September 15 strike date.

ASUU-SLUK has warned that the two-week action could escalate into a total, comprehensive and indefinite strike if the state government's response remains unsatisfactory.