NOTSUP Threatens Nationwide Strike Over Unpaid CONTTA, Unimplemented Agreement

The Non-Teaching Staff Union of Polytechnics (NOTSUP) has reactivated its suspended ultimatum to the federal government over the continued non-payment of CONTTA and failure to fully implement outstanding provisions of its 2026 Negotiation Agreement.

The union also announced plans to embark on a three-day nationwide warning strike from Monday, November 16, to Wednesday, November 18, 2026, if the government fails to address its demands.

The decision was reached at a virtual meeting of the union’s General Executive Council (GEC) held on Wednesday, November 11, 2026, following deliberations on unresolved welfare concerns and outstanding entitlements of members across polytechnics in the country.

In a communiqué issued at the end of the meeting, the GEC expressed dissatisfaction with the delay in fulfilling commitments reached between the Federal Government and the union, warning that it would intensify industrial action unless the outstanding issues were urgently addressed.

The union further declared November 19 to 24, 2026, as the final window for government intervention, particularly for the immediate payment of CONTTA and full implementation of the outstanding provisions of the 2026 Negotiation Agreement.

It warned that failure to meet its demands within the stipulated period would leave it with no option but to embark on an indefinite nationwide strike.

NOTSUP also announced plans for coordinated nationwide protests following its NEC/GEC meeting scheduled for Wednesday, November 25, 2026.

According to the communiqué, the planned protests would target the Federal Ministry of Education, the Abuja Liaison Office of the National Board for Technical Education (NBTE), and the National Assembly.

As part of efforts to mobilise members, the union’s National Executive Council (NEC) directed all zonal coordinators, chapter chairmen and chapter executives to intensify grassroots mobilisation, sensitisation and media engagement.

The union also called for wider publicity of its resolutions through television, radio, newspapers and other media platforms to ensure that government authorities, stakeholders and the general public are informed of its position.

Reaffirming its position, NOTSUP insisted that agreements duly negotiated and signed must be honoured and implemented without further delay.

It maintained that the continued neglect of the welfare, rights and legitimate entitlements of its members could undermine industrial harmony in the nation’s polytechnic sector.

The union, however, reaffirmed its commitment to constructive engagement, solidarity and the protection of its members’ legitimate interests.

It called on members nationwide to remain united and resolute in their demand for improved welfare and full implementation of the negotiated agreement.