Kano universities deny receiving N1bn workloads allowances from state govt

The academic staff unions of Aliko Dangote University of Science and Technology, Wudil, and Yusuf Maitama Sule University, Kano, have denied receiving N1 billion, workforce allowances from the Kano State Government.

The chairman of the Academic Staff Union of Aliko Dangote University of Science and Technology, Wudil, Dr Aliyu Yusuf Ahmad, and his Secretary Dr Muddasir Nasir, said in a statement that no such payment was made to the two Kano universities.

The statement said, “The Union has observed statements in the media attributed to the Commissioner Ministry for Higher Education, Kano State, Dr Yusuf Ibrahim Kofar Mata on Monday 8th January, 2024 indicating that the State Government has approved the disbursement of over N1 billion to Yusuf Maitama Sule University and Aliko Dangote University of Science and Technology, Wudil, for the payment of
Earned Academic and Excess Workload Allowances, among other commitments.

“In view of the above, the Union wishes to draw the attention of the Government and public that the said funds have not been received by the University or members of the Union.”

The ASUU members asked the State Government to investigate the matter and take necessary measures on the said disbursement.