The organized labour unions of tertiary institutions in Ogun State including Academic Staff Union Of Universities, (ASUU), Academic Staff Union Of Polytechnics(ASUP), Colleges Of Education Academic Staff Union COEASU), Senior Staff Association of Nigeria Universities (SSANU), Senior Staff Association of Nigeria Polytechnics SSANIP), Non Academic Staff Union( NASU) and other related affiliates of the Nigeria Labour Congress, NLC have demanded for an urgent upward review of monthly subvention by the Ogun State Government, describing the current subvention as grossly inadequate considering the present economic realities in the country
The unions made the call in a communique issued at the end of their inaugural meeting convened by the State Council of NLC led by Comrade Hameed Benco-Ademola and hosted by the Moshood Abiola Polytechnic Abeokuta branch of SSANIP last Thursday of which a copy was made available to Edu-Biznews over the weekend
The unions including members of Senior Staff Union in Colleges Of Education (SSUCOEN), and National Association of Academic Technologists (NAAT), expressed disappointment that the government has maintained the same level of subvention for nearly two decades despite significant changes in economic indices, including salary increments, operational costs, and infrastructure development
The forum also expressed serious dissatisfaction with the failure of most state-owned tertiary institutions to implement the new minimum wage and payment of the arrears of the 25/35% salary increment.
It urged the relevant authorities to, as a matter of urgency, implement the new wage structure and settle all outstanding salary increments
The unions in the communique , expressed concern over what they described as Infrastructure Deficit at Ogun State Polytechnic of Health and Allied Sciences, Ilese-Ijebu
The forum called on the Ogun State Government to urgently address the infrastructure deficit at the newly upgraded Ogun State Polytechnic of Health and Allied Sciences, Ilese-Ijebu, saying the institution currently lacks adequate facilities to function effectively
The congress strongly condemned the non-remittance of pension deductions in most state-owned tertiary institutions, describing it as a grave injustice to workers while noting the persistent non-remittance of union check-off dues in several institutions, particularly the situation at Moshood Abiola Polytechnic (MAPOLY), which was observed to have been owed by past management
The unions described it as unacceptable. and urged the concerned institutions to promptly remit these deductions or be prepared to face industrial action.
The Congress however commended the Prince Dapo Abiodun's administration for ensuring the take over of Ogun State Government owned Tai Solarin University of Education by the Federal Government
The forum reaffirmed its commitment to advocating for the welfare and rights of workers in Ogun State's tertiary institutions and called on all stakeholders to ensure the proper administration and funding of the sector
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