The Management of Aliko Dangote University of Science and Technology (ADUSTECH), Wudil, has dismissed allegations made by the university’s ASUU branch, describing them as misleading and aimed at undermining the achievements of the institution and the Kano State Government.
According to the press statement signed by Deputy Registrar, Abdullahi Datti Abdullahi, since assuming office, the Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Musa Tukur Yakasai, has implemented major development projects, including renovation of lecture halls and theatres, installation of multimedia teaching aids and public-address systems, and provision of fibre-optic internet through Galaxy Backbone. The Central Research Laboratory has also been equipped with state-of-the-art facilities and solar-powered electricity, while student hostels undergo annual renovation to maintain hygiene and a conducive living environment.
The management clarified that it inherited unaudited accounts for 2020–2022 and has since completed them through external auditors, while the 2023 accounts are under review. A Budget Monitoring Committee has been reconstituted under the new Governing Council and has already reviewed the first two quarters of 2025. On staffing, the university said it inherited departments lacking personnel and facilities but received government approval for recruitment, contributing to its successful 2023 NUC accreditation exercise.
Regarding contract appointments for non-indigenes, the institution explained it acted on a state government circular and awaits the outcome of a committee set up by the Ministry of Higher Education. The university also dismissed claims of electricity disconnection, stating that power was rationed due to rising Band-A tariffs, once pushing monthly bills to ₦60 million.
It noted that Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf has cleared over 80% of inherited staff liabilities, covering allowances, promotions, and pending salary adjustments, and the university has forwarded requests for the remaining 25% and 35% salary increments.
ADUSTECH reaffirmed support for the state’s education reforms, including the declaration of a state of emergency on education, foreign scholarships, over 30% budget allocation to education, and WAEC performance improvements. The management described the ASUU claims as politically motivated and urged the public to disregard them, assuring continued commitment to staff and student welfare and institutional development.
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It could be recalled that the ASUU Wudil branch had accused the university management of poor working conditions, as well as a lack of transparency and accountability, among other issues.