ASUP
ASUP suspends planned strike after meeting with Education minister
The Academic Staff Union of Polytechnics (ASUP) announced on Monday the suspension of its planned strike over the newly released scheme of service for polytechnics.
This decision follows engagements with the Minister of Education, Prof. Tahir Mamman.
The National Board for Technical Education (NBTE) had unveiled new schemes of service on June 19, 2024, which were approved by the Federal Government to take effect from June 7, 2024. However, ASUP opposed the new schemes, alleging a lack of inclusive stakeholder input, particularly from their union and other stakeholders in the polytechnic sector.
In response, ASUP issued a 15-day ultimatum to the Federal Government, effective from July 8, 2024, demanding the suspension of the new scheme of work or facing diverse forms of industrial action.
Following a National Executive Council (NEC) meeting, ASUP released a statement explaining their decision to suspend the planned strike.
READ ALSO:
“Within the 15-day period, our union’s leadership was invited to a tripartite meeting with the leadership of the NBTE and the Federal Ministry of Education on July 19, where it was resolved that the implementation of the flawed document be suspended and a review process be initiated in line with the demands of our Union,” the statement read.
The NBTE immediately suspended the document through a circular addressed to Chairmen, Governing Councils, Rectors, and Provosts of the institutions on the same day. Following this development, ASUP’s NEC reconvened on July 22 to review their earlier position.
“The NEC therefore resolved to suspend the earlier scheduled industrial action in recognition of the fact that the demands of the Union have been met substantially. We appreciate our members’ steadfastness in the face of the unearned provocation; the intervention and inputs of different stakeholders, including Rectors of Polytechnics, sister staff Unions, and the students through the National Association of Polytechnic Students,” the statement continued.
ASUP has committed to dedicating energy and time in the coming days to preparations for the review exercise to produce a document that will reflect the aspirations of the sector.
British plumber gets death sentence in Congo over coup attempt A British man has been…
Nurse escapes gang-rape attempt in Indian hospital, cuts doctor's private parts with blade A month…
Kidnappers kill hotel owner, manager, guest after collecting N25m ransom In a tragic turn of…
Five Chinese arrested in Akwa Ibom for illegal mining The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission…
Tito, Michael Jackson's brother, member of Jackson 5, is dead Tito Jackson, renowned guitarist, singer,…
Tinubu extremely wealthy, can’t loot Nigeria’s treasury, says minister The Minister of State for Youth…