The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), its member unions and others organise massive protests across the country in solidarity with the education strikes. The trade unions have yet again shown their ability to organise huge protests in all state capitals.
We now look forward to the three day warning strike promised by the NLC as a precursor to an indefinite strike. This will be needed to win proper funding for the education sector and the other demands of the NLC’s Charter of Workers Demands.
NUEE called for all its members to join the protests on 26/27th July, effectively calling for strike action.
Below we provide pictures of the protests in each state.
North west
North East
North Central
South West
South East
South South
In Akwa Ibom, the NLC National speaker, faulted excuses that there were not enough funds for education. “The money the two major parties realised from the sale of nomination forms would be enough to put ASUU, universities on their feet. We the Nigerian workers are the most understanding people. We call on the national leadership to listen to voice of reason, whatever it takes they should send our children back to school” he said.
Federal Capital Territory, Abuja
True patriotism from Nigerians. Commendable.
However, those in charge have blocked their ears and are blind to the yearnings of the populace.
In the STRENGTH of Our UNITE, we can achieve it.