The Senior Staff Association of Nigerian Polytechnics (SSANIP) has accused the Federal Government of failing to prioritise the welfare of workers in federal polytechnics nationwide.
Speaking in Abeokuta, Ogun State, on Thursday, the National President of SSANIP, Comrade Adebanjo Ogunsipe, voiced strong concern over what he called the Federal Government’s ongoing disregard for the challenges faced by polytechnic staff, especially in light of the current economic difficulties.
Ogunsipe noted that the association’s members are a critical part of the polytechnic education system and deserve better treatment from the government.
He condemned the delay in salary payments, describing the situation as unacceptable, particularly when the salaries are insufficient to meet basic needs.
“With the terrible economic situation, Nigerian workers deserve more than the government offers. It is disheartening that salaries which are hardly enough to begin with are not paid as and when due,” he said.
The SSANIP leader warned that the continued neglect of workers’ welfare could lead to serious consequences in the education sector, noting that staff morale and productivity are already adversely affected.
He called on President Bola Tinubu to prioritise the role of polytechnic education in national development, stressing that technical and vocational education is key to economic progress.
“Polytechnic education is the propeller of economic development in any society that embraces it.
“The President must recognise and harness this potential through favourable policies,” Ogunsipe added.
He also cautioned that a breakdown in industrial harmony may become inevitable if urgent steps are not taken to address the grievances of polytechnic workers.
“There is a limit to human endurance. Our members have shown great commitment and dedication to their duties. They deserve to be adequately cared for,” he said.
Comrade Adebanjo Ogunsipe, National President of SSANIP, digitally signed the statement.
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