University Workers’ Strike: NLC presents demands to National Assembly

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Some Senators and a member of the House of Representatives met the protesting workers to receive their letters of demand.

The protesting workers led by the Nigerian Labour Congress President, Ayuba Wabba, on Wednesday presented a letter detailing their demands to the National Assembly.

However, the President of the Senate, Ahmad Lawanm and Femi Gbajabiamilia, the Speaker of the House of Representatives, were not there to receive the protesters’ letters of demand. He said: “As soon as possible the chamber will bring the Ministers, NLC, NANS to be on the same table to provide a lasting solution to the problem.

Mr Utazi, who spoke on behalf of the Senate President, promised to work hard to resolve the lingering issues behind the closure of the universities. The Senior Staff Association of Nigerian Universities and Non-Academic Staff Union of Universities and other Associated Institutions are also on strike, crippling activities on the public universities.

He said: “The situation in Nigerian Tertiary institutions is the same because we are dealing with negligence of the government on education.

 

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