Government bans unionism in all state-controlled tertiary institutions

The Government of Kogi State has banned all forms of unionism in the state-controlled tertiary institutions across the state.

In a statement signed by the state governor, Yahaya Bello, he said the activities of the union in the state-owned tertiary institutions are impeding the efforts of the government to carry out holistic reforms of the civil service.

Apart from the aforementioned allegation, the governor also accused Kogi State Polytechnic of massive embezzlement.

“Evidence of massive embezzlement of the Kogi State Polytechnic’s earnings in excess of N157m committed under JAC’s nose and government’s efforts to bring the fraudsters to justice have not persuaded JAC to work with the government to resolve all extant issues bedevilling the institution’s cash flow,” the statement said.

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The ban affects six tertiary institutions in the state and they are: Kogi State Polytechnic, Lokoja; Kogi State College of Education, Ankpa; Kogi State College of Education Technical, Kabba; College of Nursing and Midwifery, Obangede; College of Health Sciences and Technology, Idah; and Kogi State University Teaching Hospital, Anyigba.