The Academic Staff Union of Polytechnics (ASUP) has suspended its two-week warning strike, directing all members across the country to resume their duties on Monday, December 16, 2024.

The strike, which began on December 2, was a response to the alleged neglect of polytechnic institutions by the Nigerian government. The union, through its National President, Shammah Kpanja, announced the suspension after a meeting with officials from the Ministry of Labour and Employment.

In a statement released on Friday, Kpanja confirmed that a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) had been signed between the union and the government. The MoU outlines the commitment to resolve outstanding issues, with another meeting scheduled for January 23, 2025, to review the progress and address further concerns.

Kpanja explained that the union had previously declared the strike to highlight the government’s failure to implement nine key items in a joint work plan designed to address pending trade disputes. The strike was initially intended as a warning before potentially escalating to an indefinite strike.

“The Federal Ministry of Labour and Employment facilitated a conciliation meeting between our union and the government on December 9, 2024, which led to the signing of the MoU,” Kpanja said. “A follow-up meeting will take place on January 23, 2025, to assess the compliance of both parties with the terms of the agreement.”
He further stated that the National Executive Council of ASUP would convene after the January meeting to evaluate the situation and decide on the next steps.

In light of the developments, Kpanja urged all members to return to their duties starting Monday, December 16, 2024.