By Idris Auwal
The Non-Teaching Staff Union of Polytechnics (NOTSUP) has given its full endorsement to the bill currently before the National Assembly to establish a Polytechnic Commission, describing it as a “game-changer” for workers in the polytechnic sector.

In a statement on Monday, 20th January 2025, Comrade Shaba Nakorji, President of NOTSUP, emphasized that the bill has the potential to revolutionize working conditions for non-teaching staff and other workers within polytechnics across the country. “This bill is not just a policy proposal; it represents a transformative opportunity for the welfare of our members and the entire workforce in the polytechnic sector,” Nakorji said during an interview at the union’s National Secretariat.
He further expressed the union’s full support for the bill, urging members of the House of Representatives to act swiftly and ensure its passage. “This is a critical moment for us, and we are counting on the support of the National Assembly to make sure the bill moves from proposal to law for the benefit of all workers in the sector.”
The union’s backing is expected to significantly strengthen the bill’s prospects for passage, given NOTSUP’s influential role in advocating for the needs and rights of polytechnic staff.
The bill is currently awaiting its final reading in the House of Representatives, and with continued support from key stakeholders like NOTSUP, its passage seems imminent.