Abia poly strike news
Abia State Polytechnic (ABIAPOLY) has been in the news recently due to a strike action by the Academic Staff Union of Polytechnics (ASUP) and the Senior Staff Association of Nigerian Polytechnics (SSANIP). Here are some recent news updates on the strike:
Latest Update (March 2023): The strike by ASUP and SSANIP has entered its 14th week, with no end in sight. The unions are demanding the implementation of the new minimum wage, improved working conditions, and the payment of outstanding salaries and allowances.
Previous Updates:
- February 2023: The strike began on February 14, 2023, after the unions gave the Abia State Government a 14-day ultimatum to address their demands. The unions accused the government of not implementing the new minimum wage and neglecting the welfare of polytechnic staff.
- January 2023: The unions had threatened to go on strike if their demands were not met. They claimed that the government had not implemented the new minimum wage, which was signed into law in 2021.
- December 2022: The Abia State Government had promised to address the demands of the unions, but the unions were skeptical about the government's commitment to implementing the new minimum wage.
Impact of the Strike:
- Academic Activities Suspended: The strike has led to the suspension of academic activities at the polytechnic, affecting thousands of students.
- Loss of Revenue: The strike has also resulted in a significant loss of revenue for the polytechnic, as students are unable to pay tuition fees.
- Staff Suffering: The strike has also affected the livelihoods of polytechnic staff, who are not receiving their salaries and allowances.
Government Response:
- Abia State Government: The Abia State Government has been accused of not doing enough to resolve the crisis. The government has promised to address the demands of the unions, but the unions are skeptical about the government's commitment.
- Federal Government: The Federal Government has been urged to intervene in the crisis to resolve the strike and ensure that polytechnic students are not affected.
It is hoped that the strike will be resolved soon to allow academic activities to resume and to ensure that polytechnic staff are paid their salaries and allowances.