Nigerian students this morning blocked access to the Nnamdi AZikwe Airport in Abuja and the Murtala Mohammed Airport in Lagos in protest over the linger Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) strike.
The students under the aegis of the National Association of Nigerian Students said blocking the airports was to draw the Federal government’s attention to the fact that too much academic time has been lost due to the seven months long strike by the University lecturers. NANS had previously blocked some the countries major expressway, but there seem to be no shifting of position between ASUU and the Federal government.
“We are tired of pleading with both parties,” said Ojo Raymond Olumide who is chairman, NANS National Task Force on ‘End ASUU Strike Now.’
” We want to let the world know about the pains and anguish students are going through.
“Nigerian students whose parents created the commonwealth cannot continue to be suffering at home alongside our lecturers while the few who gain from our sweat and blood have their kids abroad.
“We call on students to rise and join us as we take our destinies into our hands. Our demands remain consistently clear and simple. We call on ASUU leadership for a meeting as soon as possible to discuss solidarity actions and plan for the next phase of the struggles.”
ENDSTRIKE...Nigerian students tired of staying at home.