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Polytechnic Workers Halt Strike After Meeting with FG

Kehinde Fajobi

The Senior Staff Association of Nigerian Polytechnics (SSANIP) has suspended its planned three-day warning strike, originally set to begin on January 22, 2025.

In a statement signed by the National Secretary of SSANIP, Nura Gaya, the union confirmed the decision followed a meeting mediated by the Federal Ministry of Labour and Employment.

The meeting, chaired by the Minister of Labour and Employment, included representatives from the National Board for Technical Education, the Federal Ministry of Education, and other key stakeholders.

Describing the session as “characterised by robust engagement,” Gaya stated that stakeholders signed a Memorandum of Understanding to address the union’s concerns.

“The demands of SSANIP were unanimously agreed to be legitimate, and all stakeholders present pledged to work towards ensuring a resolution that upholds equity and justice within the Polytechnic system,” Gaya said.

The government reportedly reaffirmed its commitment to resolving issues, including ensuring proper career progression for non-teaching staff to CONTEDISS.

Gaya added that the strike was suspended “forthwith” to monitor developments in the ongoing review of schemes of service.

SSANIP had earlier announced the planned strike to protest alleged career regression affecting its members in the civil service.

The union expressed gratitude to its members for their solidarity and urged them to remain united.

“We commend all members for their vigilance and urge everyone to remain united as we await the implementation of the agreed measures,” the statement concluded.

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