The Academic Staff Union of Polytechnics (ASUP) has issued a 15-day ultimatum to public polytechnic authorities to suspend implementation of a ‘contentious’ scheme of service put together by the National Board for Technical Education (NBTE).
The ultimatum is with effect from July 8.
The President of the union, Mr Kpanja Shammah, made this known at a media briefing in Lagos on Monday.
NAN reports that ASUP, at its 110th National Executive Council (NEC) meeting held on July 4 in Abuja, reviewed the scheme of service with regard to practices and standards in the academic setting, nationally and globally.
Shammah said on Monday that suspension of the implementation of the scheme was necessary, adding that some of its provisions were below standards.
“Following critical review of the document by the NEC of the union and in pursuit of our commitment to the advancement of the interest of members and the polytechnics in Nigeria, the following resolutions were made:
“The union demands suspension of implementation of the identified provisions until the requisite amendments are effected. The ultimatum is with effect from July 8.