Federal Polytechnic Bauchi Closed Due to Student Protest

The Federal Polytechnic Bauchi has announced the immediate closure of academic activities following a student protest sparked by a hostel raid. Students were given two hours to vacate the campus until further notice.

The incident that led to the closure involved unscrupulous elements invading the male students' hostel, making away with students' belongings and injuring two students. Despite management's efforts to address the situation, hoodlums took over the protest, forcing the institution to close temporarily.

There have been previous instances of unrest and strikes at the Federal Polytechnic Bauchi, including a nationwide strike by the Academic Staff Union of Polytechnics (ASUP) in December 2024. The union highlighted unresolved demands, such as violations of the Federal Polytechnics Act and unpaid promotion arrears.

The management is working to restore normalcy and ensure student safety. The institution's Governing Council has been actively involved in addressing various issues, including infrastructure development and partnerships.