ASUP calls off two-week strike

The Academic Staff Union of Polytechnics (ASUP) has called off its two-week strike and directed its members to resume duties on Monday.

The union embarked on the industrial action on December 2, 2024 following the failure of the Federal Government  to meet its demands.

But the ASUP President Shammah Kpanja, in a statement said the Federal Ministry of Labour and Employment convened a conciliation meeting to resolve the dispute.

He said, “Within the period of the strike, the Federal Ministry of Labour and Employment convened a conciliation meeting between our Union and the government on the 9th December, 2024 to resolve the dispute and save the sector from the impending indefinite strike,” Kpanja stated.

“At the meeting, a new memorandum of understanding was signed with a caveat that another meeting will be held on 23rd January, 2025 to assess compliance by parties as well as to address other issues.

“After this meeting, the Union’s National Executive Council will meet to review the situation.

“In view of this development, all members of the Union are directed to resume duties from Monday 16th December, 2024.

“While we thank and commend our members for their commitment and resilience, it is our Union’s expected hope that the government will diligently work to ensure a fruitful resolution of the issues in dispute.”