Abia State Polytechnic in Aba has sacked 258 members of staff, a statement by the Public Relations Officer of the school, Mrs Chinyere Eze, has said.
The statement said the sack was part of the institution’s drive to reposition the polytechnic.
The statement read,
“In our determined drive to reposition Abia State Polytechnic, Aba, for greater operational efficiency, 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 members of 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.”
