Staff of Shehu Idris College of Health Sciences and Technology, Makarfi, Kaduna State, have embarked on a seven-day warning stri...
Staff of Shehu Idris College of Health Sciences and Technology, Makarfi, Kaduna State, have embarked on a seven-day warning strike over unpaid salary components and other welfare demands.
The industrial action was declared by the Joint Action Committee (JAC) of the institution following the expiration of a 15-day ultimatum issued to the Kaduna State Government.
The JAC Chairman, Goma Umar Farouq, announced the decision at a press conference in Makarfi on Wednesday, November 11, 2026.
Farouq said the strike followed the government's alleged failure to respond to several letters, reminders and appeals seeking the implementation of outstanding salary entitlements and welfare provisions for staff.
He explained that the committee had written to the government several times, including a formal appeal, two reminders and a 15-day ultimatum, which expired on Wednesday.
According to him, the decision to embark on the strike was not taken lightly but became necessary after repeated efforts to secure dialogue and an amicable resolution failed.
Farouq said the action was aimed at protecting the quality of education in Kaduna State, ensuring fair remuneration and improving the welfare of staff in tertiary institutions, particularly the college.
Among the committee's demands is the payment of outstanding 30 per cent components of the Consolidated Medical Salary Structure (COMPASS/CONTEDISS) and Consolidated Tertiary Institutions Salary Structure (CONTISS) for eligible staff.
The committee also demanded the implementation of the Federal Government-approved 25 per cent and 35 per cent wage allowances, which it said had been introduced in several tertiary institutions across the country.
Other demands include the implementation of the approved Consolidated Academic Salary Structure (CONTTA) and Consolidated Non-Academic Salary Structure (CONUASS), as applicable, as well as the payment of all outstanding arrears arising from the adjustments and allowances.
The JAC further called for the issuance of an establishment circular on the revised retirement age for non-academic staff, extending it to 65 years or 40 years of service, whichever comes first.
The chairman said the committee had made several attempts to resolve the issues through dialogue, adding that the strike was not its preferred option but had become necessary to draw the government's attention to the plight of its members.
He said the decision to commence the seven-day warning strike, effective Wednesday, November 11, was reached after consultations and deliberations and was subsequently approved by the committee's congress.
Farouq urged the Kaduna State Government to urgently address the demands to restore industrial harmony, improve staff welfare and ensure the continued development of tertiary education in the state.
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