The Federal Government is required by members of the Senior Staff Association of Nigerian Polytechnics to resolve any unresolved issues with the workers, or they could face a nationwide strike.
A communiqué was released at the conclusion of the association’s 77th General Executive Council Meeting held at Danbatta, Kano State, at the Audu Bako College of Agriculture. The 21-day ultimatum ended on August 27, 2025.
The workers at Polytechnic demanded the release of the 2023, 2024, and 2025 Needs Assessment Funds, as well as the creation of the new Scheme of Service and the constitution of the Renegotiation Committee for the 2010 Agreement.
The organization expressed dissatisfaction with the government’s inaction in addressing the issues.
The Federal Government was accused of lip service to agreements reached by the association’s president, Philip Ogunsipe, and its national secretary, Shehu Gaya, in a statement that was jointly signed by both the association’s president, Philip Ogunsipe, and the national secretary, Shehu Gaya.
ASUU members also object to the FG Loan Scheme and Unpaid Salaries.
The 77th General Executive Council meetings of the Senior Staff Association of Nigeria Polytechnics (SSANIP) took place between Tuesday, August 26 and Thursday, August 28 at Audu Bako College of Agriculture in Danbatta, Kano State, where important issues arose regarding the Union’s and its members’ welfare, according to the communiqué.
The Council and the government discussed the following issues during the session:
the introduction of new services and policies;
The renegotiation committee’s constitution from 2010;
“Non-release of the 2023, 2024, 2025 NEEDS Assessment fund;
Paying salary arrears, including promotions, 25/35 salary reviews, wage increases, and full implementation of the new minimum wage;
The council was shocked to find the government’s insincerity in reversing previous agreements or giving the education sector preceding itself after it had abused its patience with the above issues.
The government has only given lip service to the issues, according to the council, who also pointed out that despite making numerous efforts to bring about a peaceful resolution to the issues raised.
Source: Channels TV
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