The Academic Staff Union of Polytechnics, ASUP, in Taraba State has appealed to Governor Agbu Kefas to implement the long awaited 25/35% salary increment for staff of the Taraba State Polytechnic, Suntai.
The call was made by the newly elected ASUP Chairman in the state, Dr Bala Sule, during a press briefing at the institution’s campus in Jalingo.
Dr Sule highlighted the persistent delay in the implementation of the approved salary increase and lamented the backlog of unpaid salary arrears owed to staff.
Pledging to make the financial welfare of union members a top priority during his tenure, he urged the state government to urgently heed the call of the association.
“As ASUP Chairman, I will do my best to get the attention of governor Kefas and appeal to him to implement our 25/35% salary increase.
We will also present the issue of outstanding salary arrears and let him know that keeping staff in financial distress is not in the interest of the institution,” he stated.
While acknowledging the challenges facing staff, Dr Sule ruled out the possibility of industrial action, stressing that the union would adopt diplomatic channels to press its demands.
“Under my watch, there will be no strike action of any form. Even if the government fails to address our demands, we will pursue dialogue to ensure our concerns are heard,” he assured.
Dr Sule also disclosed plans to collaborate with ASUP’s national and zonal leadership to further engage the state government and push for the implementation of the salary adjustment.
He reiterated the union’s commitment to staff welfare and emphasized that the new leadership would continue to seek peaceful and constructive solutions to the issues affecting its members.
