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By Salisu K Ismail
The Academic Staff Union of Polytechnics (ASUP), Zone A, has issued a 15-day ultimatum to the federal and state governments to address the lingering issues affecting public polytechnics nationwide.
At a press conference in Abuja, ASUP Zone A Zonal Coordinator, Dr. Abdulazeeze Ibrahim Badaru, listed the union’s grievances, including; Non-review of the suspended 2023 Scheme of Service, Disregard for 25/35% salary review in state-owned polytechnics, Unpaid CONTISS 15 migration arrears for lower cadre staff, Interference by the National Board for Technical Education (NBTE) in academic processe.
Others are outstanding promotion arrears and non-implementation of promotions, Delayed release of NEEDS Assessment intervention funds, and Exclusion of Peculiar Academic Allowance in the post-IPPIS era.
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“The government’s indifference to these critical issues has left our members with stagnant wages, inadequate infrastructure, and undermined autonomy,” Dr. Badaru stated.
He threatened that ASUP demands immediate action on these issues, warning that failure to comply within the 15-day ultimatum will result in industrial actions, including; Withdrawal of services, Peaceful protests, and Media engagements.
“The union will not hesitate to take drastic measures to protect the interests of our members and the polytechnic education system,” Dr. Badaru emphasized.
The ASUP Zone A comprises polytechnics in the Northwest and Niger State.
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