YABA College Of Technology Protests Neglect Of ASUP Strike

Students of the Yaba College of Technology, on Friday staged a peaceful protest over the continued closure of polytechnics across the country.

The protest which was led by the President of the Student Union Government, (SUG) of the School, Comrade Salvador Ganiu Babajide, said the Academic Staff Union of Polytechnics (ASUP) has been on strike since October 4, 2013 demanding better working conditions from the federal government.


The students are riled that the federal government has failed to demonstrate ample commitment to resolve the strike as it did to Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU). urging the Federal Government to meet the demands of the lecturers.They were chatting solidarity songs and showcasing placards with inscription like “Wike do something” “we are tired of watching cinemas”, “we are tire of the house” “ASUP,FG come to our aid”

The SUG said that the union was alarmed and surprised that the federal government has not shown enough concern and commitment to end the strike.

He said, "We are surprised that the government has not shown any interest about the strike. They have not even met the ASUP members to discuss with them. We are tired of staying at home and we want the strike called-off."

He said the students would continue the protest until the authorities granted their request. Also speaking, the SUG PRO, Comrade Owolabi Isaih lamented that the union is tired of the strike because of its attendant effect on their studies.

Meanwhile the school Director of Public Affairs, Mr. Charles Oni pleadge his support for the peaceful protest and also to relay the message to the rector who is very handy with works outside the school.
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 From student journalist Chikeze Obidima