Education Minister, Adamu Adamu
Negotiations between the Federal Government and the Academic Staff of Union of Polytechnics (ASUP) on Monday in Abuja ended in a deadlock, as both parties agreed to adjourn the meeting until a later date.
The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that ASUP embarked on strike on Dec. 12, over allegations that the Federal Government failed to keep its agreement with the union.
ASUP National President, Mr Usman Duste, told newsmen at the end of the closed door meeting that it was impossible to end the strike, as the issues in focus were still pending.
“We have met with the government officials and we have discussed the issues thoroughly; however, it is not possible for us to resolve the strike in the meeting.
“All the issues were discussed, but we were unable to resolve them now and we have agreed to reconvene,” he said.
NAN reports that the issues at stake include NEEDS assessment, CONTISS 15 arrears, scheme of service, non payment of…
