The staff of Adeseun Ogundoyin Polytechnic under the aegis of the Academic Staff Union of Polytechnics (ASUP), the Senior Staff Association of Nigerian Polytechnics (SSANIP), and the Non-Academic Staff Union (NASU), have demanded better working conditions and improved welfare package from the Oyo State Government.
In a statement jointly signed by Engr Adeboje Taiwo Bode (ASUP Chairman), Mr Titiloye Joseph (SSANIP Chairman) and Mr. Jayeola Titus (NASU Chairman) respectively, the unions appreciated the management for the timely disbursement of salaries, as mandated by the State Governor.
The statement further says:
“Several persistent issues were highlighted that if not promptly addressed, could disrupt the institution’s industrial harmony.
“Moreover, the consultant, Platinum’s involvement appears discriminatory, as universities such as LAUTECH and Abiola Ajimobi Technical University, as well as the recently upgraded Emmanuel Alayande College of Education, are exempt from such oversight.
“The unions resolved that the institution must be immediately exempted from the Platinum Consultant’s oversight to ensure equitable treatment and operational efficiency.
“The unions expressed profound disappointment at the lack of action regarding the implementation of the 25/35 percent salary increment, which has already been effected at LAUTECH since February 2024.
“This disparity is particularly troubling, as federal institutions have also begun this implementation, with arrears paid in January 2024.
“It was resolved that the management must expedite the implementation of the 25/35 percent salary increment and pay arrears dating back to January 2024 without further delay.
The joint unions of ASUP, SSANIP, and NASU at Adeseun Ogundoyin Polytechnic therefore, urged the school management and the Oyo State Government to take immediate and decisive action to address the critical issues raised.
The unions also called on all stakeholders to prioritise these concerns and implement the necessary measures to avert potential disruptions to academic activities.
They noted that the plea is to preserve the integrity and functionality of the institution for the benefit of its staff, students, and the broader community it serves.
The union also decried the issue of employment of full time members of staff to permanently address shortage of manpower in the school, calling on the state government to look into all their grievances in order to sustain industrial harmony being enjoyed currently.