The leadership of the National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS), Zone A, has commended Governor Uba Sani of Kaduna State for approving a new salary structure for staff of state-owned tertiary institutions.
The approval, announced on Thursday, affects lecturers and non-academic staff at Nuhu Bamalli Polytechnic, Shehu Idris College of Health Sciences and Technology, and the College of Education, Gidan Waya.
In a statement released on Sunday in Kaduna, Ibrahim Bashir, Secretary General of NANS Zone A, noted that the issue of salary adjustments had persisted for more than fifteen years, leading to low morale, reduced productivity, and instability across Kaduna’s tertiary education sector.
“This marks the fulfillment of a long-awaited demand,” Bashir said.
He praised the governor’s decisive intervention, describing it as a solution to a long-standing challenge that previous administrations had neglected. According to him, the move has restored confidence in the government’s responsiveness to the needs of its citizens, especially in the education sector.
Bashir also highlighted that Governor Sani’s leadership reflects empathy, dialogue, and a genuine commitment to advancing education across the state. By prioritizing the welfare of academic staff and strengthening harmony within institutions, the governor has demonstrated his belief that education and human capital development are central to the future of Kaduna and Nigeria.
He further commended the governor’s visionary leadership and unwavering support for education at all levels, pledging that NANS Zone A will continue to partner with his administration to build a state where learning, innovation, and youth empowerment thrive.