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ASUP Raises Alarm Over New Polytechnic Service Scheme, Threatens Strike Action
The Academic Staff Union of Polytechnics (ASUP) has not yet begun negotiations with the Federal Government regarding the new scheme of service, according to Dr. Iloma Richard, ASUP Zone D Coordinator. He expressed serious concerns about the scheme, stating it could severely impact polytechnic education in Nigeria. ASUP chapters across the country have rejected the scheme, originally meant for federal polytechnics only, as clarified by the National Board for Technical Education (NBTE).
ASUP issued a 15-day ultimatum to NBTE to suspend the scheme by June 22 or face possible strike action. Richard highlighted objections including perceived below-standard provisions, discriminatory employment requirements, extended promotion timelines, non-academic staff designations for academic roles, and the reclassification of technologists. ASUP Zone D supported the National Executive Council’s call to suspend and review the scheme, warning that its implementation could harm career progression and morale, potentially leading to the collapse of polytechnic education.
Despite ongoing engagement by NBTE, ASUP remains committed to resolving these issues before considering industrial action, similar to recent protests against the appointment of federal polytechnic governing councils in May.
Nigerian news analyst, Mahmud Jega, has shared his opinion on the recent airstrike carried out by the United States in Nigeria, stating that Nigerians should not blame President Bola Tinubu for the incident.
Jega made this statement during a recent interview, where he said he does not believe many people will hold the Tinubu administration responsible, as Donald Trump had issued threats against Nigeria long before Tinubu’s administration.
“No, I don’t think many people will blame the Tinubu administration for what is happening now because President Donald Trump, when he first made the threats, it was clearly not in coordination with the Tinubu administration or the government of Nigeria,” Jega said.
It has been reported that the United States carried out an airstrike targeting ISIS in the northwest region of Nigeria. The order was reportedly given by former U.S. President Donald Trump.
“Tonight, at my direction as Commander in Chief, the United States launched a powerful and deadly strike against ISIS terrorist elements in northwest Nigeria,” Trump said.
He added, “I have previously warned these terrorists that if they did not stop the slaughtering of Christians, there would be hell to pay, and tonight, there was.”
The Federal Government of Nigeria has officially declared the holiday dates for the festive season.
Thursday, December 25 will be observed as Christmas Day, December 26 as Boxing Day, and Thursday, January 1 as New Year’s Day.
The declaration was made by the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Interior, Dr. Magdalene Ajani. He also added that Nigerians should celebrate the holidays in faith and pray for the nation.
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