Polytechnic Lecturers Suspend Three Months Old Strike

The suspension is for a period of three months to enable the government complete the execution of the items contained in the Memorandum of Action signed with the Union since 27th April, 2021

“Following an appraisal of the report indicating the gradual
implementation of the items contained in the Memorandum of Action signed
between our Union and the Federal Government, the Union has resolved to
suspend its 65 days old industrial action with effect from 10th June,
2021.

“The suspension is for a period of three months to enable the
government complete the execution of the items contained in the
Memorandum of Action signed with the Union since 27th April, 2021.

“As part of the efforts communicated by the Federal Ministry of
Education, certain items have been fulfilled like the reconstitution and
inauguration of governing councils and visitation panels in Nigerian
Federal Polytechnics while we are led to believe that the release of
funds for infrastructure revitalisation and minimum wage arrears is
currently being processed.

“Other items include the ongoing efforts at the review of the Scheme
of Service and Conditions of Service for Polytechnics as well as the
commencement of work towards resolution of the issues around CONTISS 15
migration arrears for the lower cadre. We also acknowledge the recent
passage of the Bill for removal of the dichotomy against HND holders in
the country.

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“In reaching the decision to suspend the strike, our Union took into
cognizance the appeals made by the government, revered traditional
stools in the country, members of the National Assembly, Chairmen of
Governing Councils of Federal Polytechnics and indeed members of the
public who showed varied interests in the matter.

“It is the expectation of our Union that the suspension of this
action will provide an enabling environment for the government to
fulfill other aspects of the memorandum of action and afford the
government an opportunity to reverse its trust deficit within our
sector.

“We equally appreciate the different layers of intervention by
critical stakeholder groups in the sector within the period,” the
lecturers said in a statement by the National Publicity Secretary of
ASUP, Abdullahi Yalwa.

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