The Governing Council of the Federal Polytechnic, Bida, has suspended the activities of Academic Staff Union of Polytechnics, Bida Chapter, ASUP-BD, with immediate effect.
The Registrar of the polytechnic, Mr Hussaini Enagi, announced this in a statement on Tuesday, noting that the council took the action in view of the rising tension and prevailing negative security report.
DAILY POST reports that The Academic Staff Union the institution had earlier directed its members to resume a suspended strike except the school paid six months out of the alleged 18-month Excess Workload Allowances it owed.
“In line with the directive of the congress, and in view of management’s continued reluctance to pay six months of the 18 months owed Excess Workload Allowances, all members are hereby directed to immediately resume the suspended strike action.
“This action is a collective mandate of the congress, and as such, full compliance is expected from all members.
“We urge you to remain steadfast and undeterred. Our struggle is legitimate, anchored on justice, and protected under the relevant labour laws,’’ the statement said.
However, the Rector of the institution Dr Baba Haruna, while acknowledging the notice of the strike action earlier, warned the union members to respect the rights of the members who might have contrary opinions on the strike action.
