FEDERAL POLYTECHNICS WORKER UNION EXPRESSES CONCERN OVER DELAYED RELEASE OF FUND FOR HARMONIOUS PAYMENT OF SALARIES

The Academic Staff Union of Polytechnics (ASUP) has raised concern over delay in the release of funds and payment of staff salaries across Federal Tertiary Institutions in the country in the last eight months.

A statement by the Union’s National President, Shammah Kpanja says the delay coincides with the transition of the tertiary institutions from the IPPIS payment platform to the GIFMIS platform.

The Union appeals to the Office of the Accountant General of the Federation to speedily address the issue as the wait has continued to subject it’s member to unnecessary borrowing and debts.

Shammah Kpanja adds that the Union may be forced to direct her members to stay away from all affected Polytechnics if the situation does not improve in the coming days and sustain same until the salaries are paid; while adopting same pattern at the end of each month going forward.