ASUP ultimatum to Federal Polytechnic Ngodo-Isuochi management raises concerns over staff welfare, healthcare, union dues and alleged fund diversion

The Academic Staff Union of Polytechnics (ASUP), Federal Polytechnic Ngodo-Isuochi chapter, has issued a 21-day ultimatum to the management of the institution over alleged failure to address staff welfare demands and comply with statutory obligations.

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The ASUP ultimatum was conveyed in a letter dated May 26, 2026, and addressed to the Rector, Dr. Pdi Ndubuisi. The letter was jointly signed by the chapter chairman, Mr Ador Osundu, and secretary, Mr Onyeneke Arrhenius.

According to the union, repeated attempts to engage management through dialogue, congress resolutions and official correspondence have not produced meaningful action, resulting in growing industrial tension within the institution.

ASUP warned that failure to resolve the issues within the stipulated period would leave the union with no option but to activate all lawful trade union mechanisms, including industrial action.

The union stated that the ultimatum was adopted during its congress held on May 22 and took effect from the date management received the letter on May 26.

Among the key grievances raised was the alleged failure of management to facilitate staff enrolment in the National Housing Fund scheme. The union argued that the institution had not invited National Housing Fund officials for staff sensitisation and registration despite provisions of the relevant law requiring employer cooperation.

ASUP also accused management of failing to implement staff enrolment under the National Health Insurance Authority scheme, thereby denying workers access to affordable healthcare benefits provided under existing health legislation.

In a particularly serious allegation, the union called for an independent audit of funds approved for a borehole project, claiming that the money was diverted into a personal account.

The lecturers warned that failure to investigate the matter could prompt petitions to anti-corruption agencies, including the Independent Corrupt Practices Commission and the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission.

The union further expressed concern over what it described as a chronic shortage of essential drugs and medical supplies at the institution’s health centre. It demanded immediate restocking of medical supplies and the engagement of qualified healthcare personnel to improve service delivery.

Another major issue highlighted in the ASUP ultimatum was the alleged non-remittance of deducted check-off dues from February 2026 to date. The union described the situation as a violation of the Trade Unions Act and constitutional provisions protecting workers’ rights to association.

Despite the dispute, ASUP said it remained open to dialogue and negotiations if the institution’s management invited its leadership for discussions before the expiration of the ultimatum.

“The union remains open to negotiation until the ultimatum expires, should management invite its leadership for talks,” the letter stated.

Responding to enquiries on the matter, the institution’s Public Relations Officer, Dr Mrs Anukaenyi Blessing, said she could not comment on the allegations because she is not a member of the management board.

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The development raises fresh concerns about industrial harmony at the institution as stakeholders await management’s response to the union’s demands.