NBTE Halts Implementation of Controversial New Scheme of Service for Polytechnics

The National Board for Technical Education (NBTE) has suspended the implementation of the newly revised scheme of service for polytechnics across the country.

The decision follows a warning strike by the Academic Staff Union of Polytechnics (ASUP), whose ultimatum to the Federal Government to withdraw the scheme ends on Monday. ASUP had criticized various aspects of the scheme and demanded its withdrawal.

The suspension was announced in a circular dated July 19, 2024, signed by the Executive Secretary of the NBTE, Professor Idris Bugaje. The circular, obtained by NIGERIA NEWS 247 in Ilorin on Friday, was addressed to the Governing Council, Rectors, and Provosts of federal and state polytechnics.

It stated, in part: “Further to the many issues raised on the June 2024 schemes of service earlier circulated, I wish to convey approval of suspension of implementation until all grey areas are addressed.”