ACADEMIC STAFF UNION OF POLYTECHNICS (ASUP)

9th June, 2021

Comrades,

SUSPENSION OF THE 65 DAYS OLD NATIONAL INDUSTRIAL ACTION OF THE UNION

Following the successful conclusion of the nationwide chapter congresses and collation
of the outcomes of these congresses as directed by the emergency meeting of the
National Executive Council (NEC) of the Union, I am directed to communicate the
suspension of the Union’s national industrial action effective Thursday, 10th of June, 2021.

The suspension is for a period of 3 months within which it is expected that government
would have fulfilled ALL the items contained in the signed Memorandum of Action. The
Union’s NEC shall therefore review this decision thereafter.

This decision is supported by 74% vote of chapter congresses currently observing the
strike.

I am further directed to convey the appreciation of the Union’s leadership to the chapters
and members who kept faith with the strike action throughout its duration and to
reassure members of the Union’s commitment at ensuring that the items in the signed
memorandum of action is faithfully implemented by the government. Chapters in
violation of the strike at any time shall be subjected to the provisions of the Union’s
constitution.

Members are therefore directed to resume duties from Thursday, 10th of June, 2021.

Comradely,

Shammah S. Kpanja
(Secretary General)