The Federal Polytechnic, Bauchi chapter of Academic Staff Union of Polytechnic (ASUP) has joined the two-week nationwide strike declared by the union’s national body.
Recall the decision to commence the strike was reached during ASUP’s 112th National Executive Council (NEC) meeting held in Abuja.
Addressing the press, ASUP President Shammah Kpanja had expressed frustration over the government’s failure to address key issues affecting the polytechnic sector, despite an earlier ultimatum.
The union highlighted unresolved demands, including violations of the Federal Polytechnics Act, unpaid promotion arrears, delays in salary reviews, and the non-release of critical funds such as the 2023 NEEDS Assessment intervention.
The Secretary of ASUP’s Federal Polytechnic Chapter, Hussain Yaro Ali, confirmed in a brief text message to DAILY POST on Monday that the union has joined the ongoing strike.
“Yes, we have joined the strike as directed by the NEC of the Union. Besides, our school has concluded the 2023/2024 session.”
Meanwhile, the Abubakar Tatari Ali Polytechnic (ATAP) Bauchi Chapter of the ASUP, is still deliberating on the strike action.
The ATAP ASUP Chairman, Nazif Pali, informed our reporter in a phone interview that they plan to hold a congress tomorrow where the members will take a stand.
“You can call me after the Congress tomorrow,” he said.
ASUP Federal Polytechnic Bauchi chapter joins nationwide strike