Breaking News: ASUP Calls Off Planned Strike

Breaking News: ASUP Calls Off Planned Strike

The Academic Staff Union of Polytechnics (ASUP) announced on Monday its decision to suspend the planned strike following engagements with the Minister of Education, Prof. Tahir Mamman……. CONTINUE READING

The union had opposed the newly released schemes of service for polytechnics, unveiled by the NBTE on 19 June 2024 and approved by the Federal Government, effective from 7 June 2024. ASUP criticized the lack of inclusive stakeholder input, particularly from their union and other stakeholders in the polytechnic sector.

In response, the aggrieved lecturers issued a 15-day ultimatum to the Federal Government, starting from 8 July 2024, demanding the suspension of the new scheme or facing various forms of industrial action.

Following a tripartite meeting on 19 July involving ASUP, the NBTE, and the Federal Ministry of Education, it was agreed to suspend the implementation of the scheme and initiate a review process in line with the union’s demands. The NBTE promptly suspended the document through a circular on the same day.

Consequently, ASUP’s National Executive Council (NEC) reconvened on 22 July and decided to suspend the planned industrial action, acknowledging substantial progress in meeting the union’s demands. The union expressed gratitude to its members for their steadfastness, as well as to various stakeholders including polytechnic rectors, sister staff unions, and student representatives.

Moving forward, ASUP pledged to focus on preparations for the review exercise to ensure the final document aligns with the sector’s aspirations.