By Andrew Ojih, Jalingo
The Chairman, Taraba state chapter of the Academic Staff Union of Polytechnics, ASUP, Bala Albert Sule Ph.D, has assured his members of his commitment to protecting their rights and privileges.
Bala, who made the declaration in his New Year’s message to members on Thursday, hinted that transparency, accountability, and providing regular updates of ASUP activities, among others, would be his leadership style.
He stressed that ASUP would strive hard by 2026 to reposition and restore the lost glory of the Union.
“We would work hard in our Chapter so that those who will succeed us, would clearly understand that leadership goes with responsibilities, sacrifice, and commitment, but not occupying the office for fancy and fashion.
He urged members to cultivate habits of attending lectures, shun acts that are unhealthy, especially negotiations for marks and extortion of students, in this new year.
“We must obey the rules, laws and regulations of the Polytechnic, as ASUP, under my watch, will not back or support actions or behaviours, that are inimical in nature.
It is imperative to note that no member is allowed to take laws into his/her hands. All academic disputes should be addressed using the appropriate channels, and where agreements are not reached, the Union can then be contacted for amicable resolutions,” he noted.
According to him, ASUP’s leadership is ever ready to work in harmony and understanding with the Management to achieve the targeted goals.
“It is in this angle that I am calling on the Management to always involve and dialogue with the Union in all academic issues, so that the lofty goals of our institution can be achieved with ease.
We are partners in progress, not enemies, and we cannot be enemies under any guise. I have a strong conviction that the Rector’s leadership, who is a man of God, will lead with a human face so that his administration policies will be the best in the history of the Polytechnic for others to emulate,” he stressed.
