Management of Abia State Polytechnic, in Aba, has sacked 258 of its workers, saying it was part of its determination to reposition the institution for a greater operational efficiency.
Igbere TV reports that the institution also said it has begun the implementation of the review report on verification of staff and their certificates, as approved by the State Executive Council (SEC) in April, 2019.
The development were contained in a statement obtained by Igbere TV, which was issued by the Polytechnic’s Spokesperson, Mrs. Chinyere Eze, on Sunday evening in Aba, the commercial city of Abia State.
“We wish to inform members of the public that we have commenced the implementation of the review report on verification of staff and their certificates, as approved by the state executive council in April 2019.
“Following painstaking verification and reviews, letters have been issued to 258 staff members whose services are no longer required by the institution. All the affected staff are receiving full severance payment in line with their condition of service with the school.
“They will also receive due outstanding salaries as other workers are being paid.
“Among other things, the ongoing reform is expected to position the institution to achieve its motto of “towards excellence in technology”, meet regular salary obligations of its workforce as well as create necessary environment for academic excellence that the institution is known for”, the statement partly read.
