The Nigeria Labour Congress, NLC, on Sunday promised to embark on a
two-day nationwide protest in solidarity with the Academic Staff Union of
Universities, ASUU, and other affiliate unions over the lingering industrial
action in public universities in Nigeria.
The national president, Comrade Ayuba Wabba in a statement told fellow workers
that the national days of protest was in support of unions in Nigeria’s public
universities who are fighting for quality education.
“In line with the decisions of the National Executive Council (NEC) meeting of
the Nigeria Labour Congress held on the 30th of June 2022, we have scheduled
as follows the national days of protest to get our children back to school and
support our unions in Nigeria’s public universities fighting for quality
education.
“You are requested to immediately convene the meetings of your SAC to
disseminate this information and to fully mobilize workers in the states for
this very important protest for good governance,” Comrade Wabba said in the
circular jointly signed by the NLC general secretary, Comrade Emmanuel
Ugboaja.
In line with the agreement, Members of the Congress, Tuesday stormed the
streets of Lagos, with placards emblazoned with different inscription.
Some of the inscriptions are: “Nigeria at 60 years Independence, More hunger
in the land”. “Reduce the costs of governance now. Save the masseuses from
poverty and hunger”. “Stop importation of petrol, revive the refineries”.
In Ondo their placards read: “ASUU FUTA says, End ASUU Strike Now”. NASU says,
Get our children back to school. Grant our demands Federal Government of
Nigeria.” ETC.
Below are the photos:
Source: Vanguard NG.
