Polytechnic lecturers threaten strike action

The Academic Staff Union of Polytechnics (ASUP) has threatened to embark on a strike action that would cripple academic activities in three weeks’ time if outstanding salary payments are not cleared by the Federal Government.

President of the union, Comrade Usman Dutse, who made this known to newsmen, said the decision was based on the outcome of the union‘s National Executive Council (NEC) meeting at the Plateau State Polytechnic, Barkin Ladi.

He urged President Muhammadu Buhari to direct governors to pay salaries owed its members without delay.

Comrade Dutse mentioned Abia, Edo, Kogi, Benue, Ondo, Oyo, Ogun, Osun, Imo and Zamfara states as those that have not paid salaries and promotion arrears of polytechnic workers, despite bailout funds as well as the Paris Club refunds at their disposal.