Nigeria's labor union accuses authority of neglecting the education sector

 Nigeria's labor union accuses authority of

 neglecting the education sector

Nigerian labor claims that the government has broken promises and that the country's authorities have ignored the education sector for a very long time.

Ayuba Wabba, the president of the Nigerian Labor Congress, and a few activists joined hundreds of demonstrators against the ongoing closure of Nigerian colleges on Wednesday in Abuja.

 

After gathering at the Unity Fountain in Abuja, the demonstrators marched to the National Assembly while shouting songs of unity and holding banners with varied messages.

 

The country's public university system has remained closed for five months, according to the labor union, which adds that there is no justification for this to continue.

"We are here to express our displeasure with the state of the nation's educational system. They are likely aware that the university system in Nigeria has been closed for five months, and I'm certain that the impacted kids are those from the working class, the underprivileged, and the destitute "explained Wabba.

Sen. Mohammadu Wudil, head of the House committee on labor, addressed the demonstrators and gave the labor union the assurance that parliamentarians will meet with all parties involved in the situation.

 

"You have presented your requests, and I am confident that the president is aware that we have something to say to demonstrate our support for every Nigerian. We thus resolve to ensure that this chamber convenes the labor minister, the labor union, and all other parties concerned as soon as possible for a discussion "Added he.