The Academic Staff Union of Polytechnics (ASUP) has announced the decision to suspend its planned strike over the newly released scheme of service for polytechnics.

ASUP said its decision to suspend the planned industrial action followed engagements with the Minister of Education, Professor TAHIR MAMMAN.

The union said it resolved to suspend the earlier scheduled industrial action in recognition of the fact that the demands of the Union has been met substantially.

ASUP said it would dedicate energy and time in the coming days to preparations for the review exercise so as to finally produce a document that will reflect the aspirations of the sector.