PDP faults Kaduna government for tertiary institution worker's strike

The Kaduna State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party has raised the alarm over what it described as the deteriorating state of tertiary education in the state, following a warning strike by staff unions across key institutions.

The affected institutions include Nuhu Bamalli Polytechnic, Kaduna State College of Education, Gidan Waya, Kaduna State College of Nursing, and Shehu Idris College of Health Technology, Makarfi.

The unions embarked on the strike to protest poor working conditions and infrastructural decay.

In a statement issued on Friday, the state PDP chairman, Edward Masha, described the strike action as a wake-up call for the state government, warning that the disruption could derail the academic calendar and jeopardize the future of thousands of students.

“The strike, which began in the early hours of Thursday, is a direct consequence of the government’s neglect of the education sector despite the significant financial inflows received by the APC-led administration in the last two years,” the statement read in part.

Masha expressed concern that students risk delayed graduation and mental distress due to what he called the administration’s “lack of priority for human capital development.”

The PDP called on Governor Uba Sani to immediately engage with the striking unions and address their demands through constructive dialogue.

“Education is a fundamental right. The government must provide a conducive learning environment for both teachers and students,” the party added.

While sympathising with the affected lecturers and students, the PDP reiterated its commitment to “ensuring a responsible and responsive government in Kaduna State.”

The opposition party also urged residents to remain patient and keep faith with the PDP as it works to “rescue the state from the current inept administration through the ballot.”