Fed Poly Oko Rector Wants ASUP Strike Called- Off Today

The ongoing industrial action by the Academic Staff Union of Polytechnics (ASUP) has been described as damaging to the academic calendar of polytechnics by the Rector of Federal Polytechnic, Oko.

The Rector, Professor Godwin Onu, said that the prolonged strike has giving rise to two sets of first year students in the institution who have gained admission and are unsure of when they will resume studies.

He urged the union to call off the strike that has lasted for 11 months in the interest of the students who ought to have graduated but still remained at home, while those who have completed all the processes for admission, were yet to begin lectures.

It will be recalled that the ASUP executives has scheduled a meeting today with the joint committee of the National Assembly as the representatives of the federal government, ministries of education, finance and labour are also expected to be present.

This meeting is expected to put an end to the protracted strike as agreements are expected to be signed.

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