NANS Threatens to Shut Down Critical Infrastructure Over ASUU Strike

The National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) has warned that it will shut down critical infrastructure nationwide if the Federal Government fails to meet the demands of the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU). ASUU has threatened to embark on a nationwide strike if its demands are not met, prompting NANS to take a strong stance.

NANS Assistant General Secretary, Emmanuel Adejuwon, expressed deep concern over ASUU’s latest threat, stating that the union will mobilize Nigerian students for massive nationwide protests that will shut down roads, airports, government offices, and critical infrastructure. He emphasized that the strike must be averted to secure the future of Nigerian students.

Adejuwon stressed that only the children of ordinary Nigerians are negatively impacted by ASUU strikes, while the children of politicians and government officials are not affected. He accused the Federal Government of endless promises and insincerity, demanding that the government meet its obligations to ASUU and resolve all outstanding issues.

While demanding government action, Adejuwon also called on ASUU to reconsider its tactics, stating that every strike action destroys the academic calendar, elongates students’ years in school, and diminishes the quality of education. He urged ASUU to find alternative ways to engage with the government.

Meanwhile, ASUU branches across the country have stressed their demands, threatening that another strike is imminent if the Federal Government fails to act. The union is calling for the implementation of the recommendations of the Yayale Ahmed report, which captured all contentious issues between the union and government.

– NANS has threatened to shut down critical infrastructure nationwide if ASUU’s demands are not met.
– ASUU has warned of a nationwide strike if its demands are not met.
– The strike would negatively impact the future of Nigerian students.
– NANS has accused the Federal Government of endless promises and insincerity.

The situation is heating up, and it remains to be seen whether the Federal Government will take action to meet ASUU’s demands and avert a nationwide strike.