A two-week warning strike by the Academic Staff Union of Polytechnics, ASUP which started on the 16th of May has been suspended.
A statement by the national publicity secretary of the Union, Abdullahi Yalwa directed members of the union to resume work on Monday the 30th of May, stated that within the two weeks of the definite strike, part of the demands of the union were met by the federal government.
The union is urging the federal government to quickly attend to the remaining demands to allow industrial harmony to continue to thrive in the nation’s polytechnics.
“The two weeks definite strike of the union will be rounding off on the 29th of May, 2022, as agreed by the emergency meeting of the NEC. Consequently, the union is requesting members to resume duties effective 30th of May, 2022, while hoping that government will take advantage of the window to address the five outstanding items.
“Further directives/ updates shall be released after the 103rd meeting of NEC which is scheduled to hold in the month of June, 2022, during which the situation shall be reviewed”.
According to ASUP, the government is yet to meet the following demands proposed by the union:
“Release of the approved N15 billion revitalisation fund for the sector. This issue is still stuck in the Federal Ministry of Finance with a promise of follow up action by the Education ministry.
“Release of arrears of CONTISS 15 migration for the lower cadre. This issue is still at the committee level set up to resolve the dispute on the contested 2014/15 verification report.
“Release of the Scheme of Service and Conditions of Service: The document is still awaiting approval as it has been recalled from the Head of Service for further review.
“Continued delay in the appointment of substantive Rectors for Federal Polytechnics in Mubi, Offa, and Kaduna.
“Resolution of issues with members in Colleges of Agriculture: The issue is still pending as a resolution will require an interface between the Education ministry and Agriculture ministry.”