The Senior Staff Association of Nigerian Polytechnics (SSANIP) has suspended its planned three-day warning strike, originally scheduled to commence today, January 22, 2025.
This decision was announced in a statement by SSANIP’s National Secretary, Nura Gaya, following a conciliatory meeting facilitated by the Federal Ministry of Labour and Employment.
The meeting, chaired by the Minister of Labour and Employment, involved key stakeholders, including representatives from the National Board for Technical Education (NBTE), the Federal Ministry of Education, and the Federal Ministry of Labour and Employment.
Gaya described the session as productive, highlighting that it led to the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding by all parties involved.
During the meeting, the government reaffirmed its commitment to addressing the union’s demands, particularly the proper career progression of non-teaching staff to the CONTEDISS level.
“The demands of SSANIP were acknowledged as legitimate, and all stakeholders pledged to work towards a resolution that ensures fairness within the Polytechnic system,” Gaya said.
SSANIP stated that the strike was suspended immediately to allow for monitoring of progress in the ongoing review of the schemes of service.
The union initially declared the strike in protest against what it termed the career regression of its members in the civil service.
In the statement, SSANIP expressed gratitude to its members for their patience and support throughout the dispute.
“We commend our members for their vigilance and unity. Let us remain steadfast as we monitor the implementation of the agreed measures,” Gaya concluded.
