The Governing Council of the Federal Polytechnic, Ekowe, Bayelsa state has commenced investigations into alleged infractions by the Rector, Dr Adegoke Agbabiaka.
This was contained in a letter signed by Dr Ohawale Adebisi, Chairman of the Governing Council setting up the investigation panel.
It was learnt the five member panel chaired by Mr Akpan Aniekan is expected to turn in its recommendations on or before Aug. 13.
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The panel is saddled with the responsibility of investigating the remote and immediate causes of the crisis between the unions and the Rector.
The panel will also investigate all allegations in the unions’ requests and petition and make recommendations for appropriate action and report to Council.
“Council has received a written presentation and petition from the ASUP and the NASU, respectively, alleging the Rector of some legal and administrative infractions.
“This development has led to protests and demand by the unions for the removal of the Rector.
“In line with the responsibility of Council, I wish that all requests and allegations be investigated appropriately.
“To this end, Council Investigation Panel is hereby constituted,” the letter read in part.
The staff of the institution had maintained that only the removal of the Rector would guarantee industrial harmony to the institution which was shut down since July 11.
The workers under the auspices of Non Academic Staff Union, Senior Staff Association of Nigerian Polytechnics (SSANIP) commended the Governing Council for taking the bold step to salvage the institution from total collapse.
Mr Nimizuo Pereseigha, the imagemaker of the school did not pick his calls nor respond to texts sent to him.