The Academic Staff Union of Polytechnics (ASUP) has given the Federal Government a 21-day ultimatum to resolve issues negatively affecting polytechnic education in Nigeria.
The Chairman of ASUP, Yaba College of Technology (Yabatech), Monday Ojo, announced the ultimatum at a press conference in Lagos on Thursday, August 28, 2025.
Ojo, who spoke on behalf of the ASUP President, Shammah Kpanja, said the union, at its emergency National Executive Council meeting in Abuja, expressed concern over “disturbing developments” threatening the stability of the polytechnic education sector.
Ojo said the federal government has not been able to make commitments to resolving the issues.
He stated: “This has left us with no choice but to issue this ultimatum. Our stand is for the federal government to address the issues satisfactorily.
“Key issues raised include non-release of the circular for Peculiar Academic Allowance, unpaid arrears of the 25/35 per cent salary review, and continued discrimination against HND holders.
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“ASUP also faulted the delay in the release of the second round of NEEDS Assessment intervention, and criticised the Federal Ministry of Education for outsourcing quality assurance activities in polytechnics.”
The ASUP chairman also decried the failure of some state governments to implement the new minimum wage and accused the federal government of stalling the renegotiation of the ASUP/FGN 2010 Agreement.
“Our members are demotivated by unpaid promotion arrears, with some dating back to 2019. This situation is unacceptable and worsening morale in institutions,” he added.
Ojo also condemned the disruption of union activities by security agents, adding that ASUP was also dissatisfied with the inability of the federal government to establish a dedicated polytechnic commission.
“If these issues remain unresolved after 21 days, we may have no option but to declare a trade dispute and withdraw our services nationwide,” Ojo said.
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