The Academic Staff Union of Polytechnics (ASUP) has issued a 15-day ultimatum to the Federal Government to attend to numerous issues affecting the smooth operations of polytechnics and mono-technics in the country, or face a prolonged industrial action.
Addressing journalists at the Plateau State Polytechnic, Barkin Ladi in Plateau State Zonal Coordinator Zone B, Lumpye Simji stated that the national executive council at its last meeting, reviewed the current status of engagements with proprietors of public polytechnics, colleges of technology and mono-technics in the country, specifically on some disturbing issues affecting the polytechnic sector.
Some of the issues in contention for discussion and agitation include sustained reports of impunity and disrespect of clear provisions of the Federal Polytechnics Act; different edicts establishing state-owned institutions, and other instruments of governance in the sector particularly as it affects the appointment of principal officers in federal and state-owned institutions, as well as other items of governance in polytechnics.
