Following the non implementation of the Memorandum of Action reached with the Federal Government in May, 2021, the Academic Staff Union of Polytechnics (ASUP) says it will embark on a nationwide strike 11th May, 2022.
Precious Nwakodo, zonal coordinator, zone D of ASUP stated this at a press briefing held in Auchi Polytechnic, Auchi, Edo State on Monday.
INFO DAILY reports that D comprises of South South and South East.
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Nwakodo said the planned strike was hinged on the yet to be met demands among which are the non release of the N15 billion Revatilisation Fund approved over a year for the sector to address infrastructural deficit as contained in the 2014 Needs Assessment Report.
“Following the discouraging response of the government to the one month notice of ultimatum which ended five days ago, 4th of May the NEC of the union will be meeting in two days time at Abuja to review the situation and take a decision on the planned strike,” Nwakodo said.
Nwakodo who explained that the federal and state governments have failed to commence payment of 10 months arrears of the new minimum wage after 3 years of signing the bill into law, stressed that many states of the federation are yet to implement the new minimum wage in the various institutions.
He decried the manner at which the management of the Polytechnics and Ministry of Education have continue to take actions that are clearly in contrast with the provisions of the law.
He called on federal and state governments to heed to the yearnings of the academic staff to avoid strike in the interest of the students and parents.
He, however, appealed to members of the chapter to support the decision of the national body on the planned strike, adding that the planned strike is a collective decision and for the best interest of members and the polytechnic sector