The Academic Staff Union of Polytechnics has announced a two-week warning strike.
The strike, commencing December 2, 2024, was decided at the National Executive Council meeting.
ASUP criticized the government for reneging on implementing several demands.
President Kpanja Shammah announced the planned industrial action, citing eleven unmet demands.
These demands date back to successive governments, including former President Muhammadu Buhari’s administration.
ASUP had issued a 15-day ultimatum to the Federal Government to address these demands.
The Union alleged issues of impunity and disregard for the Polytechnics Act and other governance instruments.
ASUP accused the National Board for Technical Education of overstepping its bounds.
The NBTE allegedly intruded into the regular functions of the Academic Boards of Polytechnics.
This particularly concerns the admission of Higher National Diploma students.
The strike will affect polytechnics nationwide, impacting students and the education sector.
ASUP hopes the government will address these issues before the strike commences.
The Union is committed to improving working conditions and education quality in polytechnics.