Osun poly sacks contract staff, invites fresh applications
The management of Osun State Polytechnic, Iree, has disengaged all contract staff in its employment.
A copy of an internal memorandum dated January 15, 2025, signed by Foyinsade Apara on behalf of the Registrar, a copy of which was obtained by The PUNCH on Friday, subsequently invited fresh applications from interested persons for job opportunities in the polytechnic.
The management said it noticed with dismay that a large percentage of Part-Time/Contract staff have not been coming to the office and had been collecting unmerited salaries.
“In view of this, the management has decided to disengage all Part-time/Contract Staff members with effect from Friday, 31st January 2025,” the memorandum read.
Whoever among the disengaged staff still interested in working with the institution, was, however, directed to reapply through their Heads of Departments and Units.
It further read, “However, I have been directed to inform all disengaged Part-Time/Contract staff members who are willing to continue with the Institution to re-apply through their Head of Department (HOD)/ Head of Unit, (HOU), who in addition would recommend such member of Staff if found deserving.
“Application for Re-Engagement with a recommendation letter from HOD/HOU are to be directed to the Registrar and submitted to the Personnel Affairs Office on or before the close of work on Wednesday, 29th January 2025.”
The Public Relations Officer of the Polytechnic, Dr. Tope Abiola, when contacted explained that management’s decision was in line with the standard practice in employee/ labour relations globally.
Abiola added, “Being part-time staff, their appointments are reviewed annually to ensure that they are productive. It is not just starting this year. It is done annually.
“That has been the practice even with the previous administrations in the state. No one should introduce politics into it. Those still interested among the contract staff can reapply through their HoDs, who will make recommendations to the management.”
