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ASUU strike: NANS takes protest to streets, highways

Nigerian students have declared their readiness to shut down major streets, highways and other public facilities on Monday in protest of the ongoing strike by the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU).

The students under the umbrella of the National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS), had on March 16, 2022, at the expanded meeting of its National Executive Council (NEC), told ASUU and the Federal Government to reach a compromise on or before Monday, March 28, 2022, to avoid the unfriendly mass action.

NANS President, Sunday Asefon, in a statement issued at the weekend, confirmed that all student leaders nationwide have been directed to throng the streets on Monday to register their frustrations.

Asefon said: “Sequel to our ultimatum issued to Federal Government and ASUU to find a lasting solution to their face-off for our university to reopen on or before 28th March 2023.

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“With no hope in sight for resumption of academic activities on our campuses, NANS leaders at all levels have been directed to mobilize students to resume their academic activities on the newly created university of street, Abuja.

“Students are enjoined to come along with their cooking utensils, mattresses, mosquito treated net and other needed logistics to make the stay conducive as the protest may last longer than expected until campuses are reopened.”

The Star

Segun Ojo

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