Senior Staff Association of Nigeria Polytechnics, SSANIP, Zone E, has called for the speedy implementation of the directives and mandates of the National Board for Technical Education, NBTE, regarding the proper delineation of duties in the system.
This was part of the resolutions taken at the end of the 49th Regular Zonal Executive Council Meeting of SSANIP South South zone held at the Federal Polytechnic Ukana, Akwa Ibom State on Thursday.
In a communique endorsed by the Zonal Coordinator, Godwin Ikhide and the Zonal Secretary, Eni Bassey Usang, the union stated that proper implementation of the directive would eliminate tendencies of usurpation of Non-teaching staff positions by their teaching counterparts, which, according to it, has been significantly witnessed.
‘‘The Council frowned at the continuous usurpation of positions and responsibilities meant for Non-Teaching Staff in the Polytechnic sector and called for the speedy implementation of the directives and mandates of the National Board for Technical Education regarding the proper delineation of duties in the system,’ the communique said.
The council also expressed reservations over the continued delay in the release of the 2019 scheme of service and called on the federal government to expedite action towards its immediate release and implementation.
On the welfare of staff and members of the union, SSANIP encouraged branches to introduce and strengthen welfare schemes for members, even as it applauded the National leadership of the association for its effective representation in the struggles, negotiations and engagements geared towards improving the welfare of Nigerian workers, particularly members of SSANIP.
The association also commended the management of the Federal Polytechnic Ukana for effective management and utilisation of TETFund allocations in the institution, saying that over 80 percent of projects in the polytechnic are a product of TETFund.
Speaking on sundry issues, the council expressed displeasure over the high rate of insecurity in the country as well as prices of petroleum products, urging the federal government to do something about it as it is taking a toll on the masses, including the polytechnic staff.
Speaking with the Deputy National Secretary of SSANIP, Dr Emmanuel Enyiegor, he revealed other negotiations going on between the Federal government and the Tertiary institutions, noting that in no distant time they will arrive at a point expected to be favourable to both the unions and the government.
‘We are hopeful that in a time not far from now, we’ll be able to come up with a position that will be okay for both Federal Government and unions, that will reflect same to our members and outside the issue of remuneration, there are other things on the table by the union regarding the schemes of service and conditions of service, a review of certain allowances that are due workers in the polytechnic sector, and of course, work environments, and then of staff development, which will also translate at the end of the day to productivity,’’ he said.
Senior Polytechnics staff in Akwa Ibom demand implementation of NBTE rule on duty delineation
