The Senior Staff Association of Nigerian Polytechnics (SSANIP) has given the Federal Government 21 days to resolve long-standing issues affecting its members or face a nationwide industrial action.
The ultimatum, which took effect on August 27, was issued in a communique at the end of SSANIP’s 77th General Executive Council meeting held at the Audu Bako College of Agriculture, Danbatta, Kano State.
The union demanded the immediate release of the long-awaited new Scheme of Service, constitution of the Renegotiation Committee for the 2010 Agreement, payment of outstanding arrears — including promotion arrears, 25/35% salary review arrears, wage awards, and full implementation of the new minimum wage — as well as the release of the 2023, 2024, and 2025 Needs Assessment Funds.
The statement, jointly signed by SSANIP President, Philip Ogunsipe, and National Secretary, Shehu Gaya, accused the Federal Government of insincerity, saying it had repeatedly failed to honour past agreements.
“After exhausting its patience on the above items, the council observed with great displeasure the insincerity of the government in keeping to previous agreements or prioritising the education sector,” the communique read.
The workers warned that unless their demands are met within the stipulated period, they would have no choice but to withdraw their services across polytechnics nationwide.
