Just In: Polytechnic Workers Threaten Nationwide Strike, Issue FG 21-Day Ultimatum, List Demands
- The Senior Staff Association of Nigerian Polytechnics has given the federal government a three-week ultimatum to address unmet demands
- They took this decision after the union’s 77th General Executive Council meeting held between Tuesday, August 26, and Thursday, August 28, 2025, in Kano state
- In a statement issued to the press, the polytechnic workers listed their major demands affecting members’ welfare
Legit.ng journalist Esther Odili has over two years of experience covering political parties and movements.
Members of the Senior Staff Association of Nigerian Polytechnics have issued a fresh 21-day ultimatum to the federal government led y President Bola Tinubu, to address all lingering issues with the workers, or risk a nationwide industrial action.
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Polytechnic workers threaten nationwide action
The 21-day ultimatum, which began on August 27, 2025, was contained in a communique issued at the end of the association’s 77th General Executive Council Meeting held at the Audu Bako College of Agriculture, Danbatta, Kano state.
As reported by Channels TV, the polytechnic workers demanded the release of the new Scheme of Service, constitution of the Renegotiation of 2010 Agreement Committee, payment of all owed arrears and the release of the 2023, 2024 and 2025 Needs Assessment Funds.
The association expressed displeasure over what it described as the insincerity of the government in addressing the issues.
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Polytechnic workers list demands
The statement, which was jointly signed by the association’s President, Philip Ogunsipe, and the National Secretary, Shehu Gaya, accused FG of paying lip service to agreements reached.
“The Senior Staff Association of Nigeria Polytechnics (SSANIP) held its 77th General Executive Council meetings between Tuesday, 26th and Thursday, 28th August, 2025 at Audu Bako College of Agriculture, Danbatta, Kano State, where issues affecting the Union and welfare of its members were extensively discussed,” the communique read.
Other concerns by the union
The Council in session reviewed its activities with the government on the following items:
- Release of the new schemes and conditions of service;
- Constitution of the renegotiation of the 2010 agreement committee;
- Non-release of the 2023, 2024, 2025 NEEDS Assessment fund;
- Payment of arrears such as promotion arrears, 25/35% salary review arrears, wage award and full implementation of the new minimum wage;
“Based on the above, the Union demands immediate action on the listed issues within twenty-one (21) days beginning from today, 27th August, 2025, or we will be left with no option but to withdraw our services across the Nation.”
ASUU threatens fresh strike
Similarly, Legit.ng reported that the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) issued a stern warning of a potential nationwide strike, citing the Federal Government’s persistent failure to honour longstanding agreements concerning the revitalisation and adequate funding of Nigeria’s public universities.
Speaking at a press conference held at the University of Jos on Thursday, ASUU President, Dr Christopher Piwuna, accused the government of employing delay tactics and reneging on promises made over the past two years.
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FG rolls out interest-free loan scheme for lecturers
Meanwhile, Legit.ng reported that the federal government had introduced a new financial intervention for workers in Nigeria’s tertiary institutions through the launch of the Tertiary Institutions Staff Support Fund (TISSF).
The initiative is designed to provide interest-free loans that will improve the welfare, professional capacity, and overall financial stability of both academic and non-academic staff across eligible institutions.
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