SSANIP Urges FG to Implement NBTE Rules on Polytechnic Staff Duties Amidst Concerns

The Senior Staff Association of Nigeria Polytechnics (SSANIP) is sounding the alarm over a persistent issue plaguing the nation's polytechnic system: the blurring of lines between teaching and non-teaching staff duties. Through its Zone E communique, SSANIP is making a clear demand for the federal government to enforce the directives of the National Board for Technical Education (NBTE). This is not merely about administrative tidiness; it's about safeguarding the roles and responsibilities specifically designated for non-teaching staff, which the union states are being increasingly encroached upon by their teaching counterparts.

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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.

This call to action, issued after the 49th Regular Zonal Executive Council Meeting, underscores a significant point of contention within the polytechnic sector. SSANIP's stance, as articulated in their communique, is that the continued usurpation of positions meant for non-teaching staff is not only unfair but also counterproductive to the efficient functioning of these institutions. The union's insistence on the "speedy implementation of the directives and mandates of the National Board for Technical Education regarding the proper delineation of duties" signals a growing frustration with the lack of action.

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Council express reservation over the delay in the implementation of the 2019 scheme of service and call on the Federal Government expedite action on it.

Beyond the internal administrative issues, SSANIP also uses this platform to address broader national concerns. The union's call for the government to expedite action on the delayed 2019 scheme of service reflects the anxieties of public sector workers regarding career progression and welfare. Furthermore, their expressed displeasure over the "high level of insecurity in the country as well as prices of petroleum products" highlights the tangible impact of these national challenges on polytechnic staff and the wider populace. This multifaceted approach demonstrates SSANIP's commitment to advocating for both the specific professional interests of its members and the general well-being of Nigerians.

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The council urge the Federal Government to urgent steps to address the high level of insecurity and the prices of petroleum products which is affecting everybody including our members