The Association of Nigeria Airport Professionals, ANAP, has threatened to shut down 32 of the country’s airports in solidarity with the strike by the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) next week.
On the heels of NLC’s suggestion that its members should walk out in protest on July 26 and 27, the National Labour Congress called for a nationwide carbon strike.
Abdulrasaq Saidu, the ANAP General Secretary made a statement to Vanguard. The prolonged strike has contributed to some of the most-vicious social vices in Nigeria, such as students now engaged in activities that destroy their future.
He noted that the Nigerian students’ strike had made them a laughing stock.
Public universities have been on a strike since last April due to the government’s failure to re-negotiate the 2009 agreement and the May 2022 Memorandum of Understanding.
“The students weren’t the only ones suffering; parents and the society had to suffer, too. Because of the unhealthy economy, many people have had to make do with less.
“The ASUU strike is a concern not just for students, but for the future of education in Nigeria now. The adverse effects will linger for years to come if it isn’t handled well by the government.”
“We cannot continue to send our children four-year degrees while they are able to read in eight years.”
The National Union of Students (NUS) said they would align with the Nigeria Labour Congress’s views in protesting against the unfortunate situation in the tertiary education sector.