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Strike: ASUP Osun Poly Gives Government Seven Days Ultimatum

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The Academic Staff Union of Polytechnic (ASUP) Osun State Polytechnic, Iree, the chapter has issued a seven-day ultimatum to Osun Government to address the demands of the union.

The union after its Congress held at Union Secretary, Iree, Boripe Local Government Area of the state, said the union will embark on strike if the government failed to attend to the request presented by the Union within the stated days.

Speaking, the chairman, Dr Fatai Afolabi said the union wants the Osun government to scale up Tertiary Institutions Salary Table to 100% just like it did for the health sector which has been addressed since 2020.

He said the Osun government is yet to pay their five months cooperative bank loans deduction after many letters have been written to that effect.

According to him, “There is deduction in 2019 May June cooperative deduction banks loans and March, April and May 2020 making five months which had not been paid after many letters have been written to the government.

“And there was an agreement between the labour union and government that one promotion would be cashback by November last year and 29 half salary arrears government would start paying them starting from November last year.

“There is no solution on sight, the Congress were decided to give the 7 days government ultimatum”.

Afolabi said that their colleagues in federal polytechnics and other states owner institutions were enjoying the 2019 salary scheme while Osun polytechnic lecturers are still agitating for full implementation of 2009.

The chairman said, “We want our promotion as at when due, we have discussed with the government that even if it’s not cashback they should allow us to be getting our promotion. We didn’t force them to pay immediately because we have a gentlemen’s agreement.

“There are other things that has to do with the promotion because in academic if you don’t attain certain status you will not be given some responsibilities.

“The retirement age cum length of service, the retirement age of academic staff has enthrive in the polytechnic Act has been increased to 65 years irrespective of the length of service this was clearly stated in Osun 2014 law that has to do with academic staff.

“Our demands are; Implementation of Full Salary Table for Tertiary Institutions.; 65 Years Retirement Age.; the Year 2019, 2020, and 2021 Promotion Exercise.

“Payment of 29 Months Half-Salary Arrears and Monthly Deduction of May and June 2019, March, April and May 2020 5. Contributory Pension Scheme”, he added.

It should be recalled that 7 days ultimatum follows the 21-day notice to Osun Government on 17th December 2021, which lapsed January 2022.

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“Lights, Camera, Abuja! AICL GMD Attends SIN Premiere, Reinforces Support for Creative Economy”

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Abuja, Nigeria – July 12, 2025 – The Group Managing Director of Abuja Investments Company Limited (AICL), Ambassador Maureen Tamuno, attended the highly anticipated premiere of the movie SIN as the Special Guest of Honour at Silverbird Cinemas, Jabi Lake Mall, on Saturday, July 12, 2025.

The premiere drew industry stakeholders, creative talents, investors, and cinema enthusiasts to celebrate Nigeria’s evolving film industry. Ambassador Tamuno’s presence underscored AICL’s ongoing commitment to positioning Abuja as a leading destination for film, culture, and creative enterprise.

The Abuja Film Village project is a visionary initiative and subsidiary of AICL designed to create a thriving hub for film production and entertainment in the heart of Nigeria. Which aligns with AICL’s mandate to drive impactful investments in Abuja’s creative economy, and also echo the broader development goals of the Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) under the leadership of the Honourable Minister of the FCT, Barr. Nyesom Wike.

Delivering the vote of thanks, Ambassador Maureen Tamuno, the Group Managing Director of Abuja Investments Company Limited (AICL), expressed excitement over the premiere of SIN, describing the film as a compelling and socially relevant production that reflects the power of storytelling in shaping public awareness.

“This is an international-standard film, and we’re truly excited to see this level of work being produced” she said. “SIN is not just a movie — it’s a message. These are the kinds of stories we need to tell, especially to our young people, to help them understand the risks of getting involved in things they don’t fully comprehend.”

The movie SIN, written and produced by Jim Iyke explores the dark realities of drug use and trafficking, shedding light on the devastating impact of substance abuse on individuals, families, and communities. It showcases the depth of Nigerian storytelling and the growing potential of Abuja as a cinematic backdrop for socially conscious films.

The premiere was attended by notable figures from the public and private sectors, including Abdullahi Auwal Rano [Chairman AA Rano group of companies], Charles Odii[DG/CEO of SMEDAN], DCG BM Jibo[Deputy Comptroller of Customs] and Prince Nicolas Okachukwu amongst others.

AICL’s strategic initiative of the Abuja Film Village Project are in line with the vision of the Renewed Hope Agenda championed by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, which prioritizes youth development, job creation, and cultural revitalization through strategic public-private partnerships.

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