The National Board for Technical Education (NBTE) has announced the suspension of the new revised scheme of service for polytechnics in Nigeria.
This decision comes after the Academic Staff Union of Polytechnics (ASUP) issued a warning strike and an ultimatum to the Federal government to withdraw the scheme, which is set to expire on Monday.
ASUP had expressed concerns over certain aspects of the scheme and called for its withdrawal.
In response, the NBTE has suspended the implementation of the scheme until all issues are addressed. A circular dated July 19, 2024, and signed by the Executive Secretary, Professor Idris Bugaje, confirmed the suspension.
The circular, addressed to the Governing Council, Rectors, and Provosts of federal and state polytechnics, stated that the implementation of the scheme is suspended until all grey areas are addressed. T
his move is seen as a step towards resolving the concerns raised by ASUP and finding a mutually acceptable solution.
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