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ASUU Strike And Posterity-Ameer Abdul Aziz

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Ameer Abdul Aziz

There is nothing more important to any country than the lives of it’s people, even if it doesn’t care about their welfare. Between 2012 to 2022, the Nigerian Federal Government was not able to prevent the death of roughly 500,000 citizens who were victims of insecurity.
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This is the same Federal Government that ASUU is wasting it’s time going on endless strikes to fix Nigerian universities. The clear truth is that Government will not fulfill ASUU demands, not now, not in the near future, and may be never.
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If ASUU likes, it can continue it’s strike forever, the Nigerian system we have now will not produce any government that will fix universities significantly beyond their current conditions. Furthermore, the impact of these strikes will never be felt directly by those in power, only ordinary Nigerians will continue to suffer. If the union is using it as a punitive measure, it must understand those it is punishing.
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The polytechnics and Colleges of education had since accepted these facts and they rarely go on strike despite having same demands for improved working conditions. In the few occasions when they go on strike, they concentrate on issues that will fetch them quickwins and they move forward.
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The best way forward for ASUU is to build on previous gains and find a modest way of making Nigerian universities relatively better with or without the Federal Government. These schools are run and managed at all operational levels by ASUU members who are Vice Chancellors, Deans, Directors, etc. What have they been doing in their own capacities?
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If the union thinks this is too difficult to achieve, it can remain on strike forever and see whether anything will change. After All, this same issue has been lingering for over 40 years without a lasting solution.
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If the Nigerian government is capable of providing solutions, we won’t be talking of electricity, pipe borne water, poor hospitals in 2022, issues that have been with us since independence. At least the tertiary education sector is arguably better than 75% of other sectors in Nigeria.
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I’m not defending government’s incompetence, I’m just being realistic. It’s foolhardy to be repeating the same process over and over without headway. Posterity will never judge you right.

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Arewa APC Merger Group Hails President Tinubu for Release of Detained minors

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The Arewa APC Merger Group has thanked President Bola Tinubu for his swift and compassionate response in ordering the release of detained minors involved in the #EndBadGovernance protests.

In a statement signed by National Coordinator Hon. Musa Mujahid Zaitawa in Abuja, the group expressed gratitude for the President’s decisive action, which has brought renewed hope to many Nigerians.

The group commended President Tinubu for showing strong leadership on the issue, noting that his actions demonstrate a commitment to justice and the well-being of Nigeria’s youth.

They emphasized that this move reassures citizens of the President’s dedication to fairness and the protection of human rights under his administration.

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The release order from President Tinubu came after the Arewa APC Merger Group took substantial steps to advocate for the detained children.

In response to reports of mistreatment, including allegations of malnutrition and poor conditions, the group provided essential food and support to the minors both at the Federal High Court in Abuja and while in custody.

This effort underscored the group’s commitment to the welfare of young Nigerians and their resolve to seek justice.

Hon. Musa Mujahid Zaitawa stated that the group is encouraged by the President’s response and considers it a positive signal of his administration’s commitment to addressing national issues with compassion and responsibility.

The Arewa APC Merger Group remains hopeful that this action will set a precedent for prioritizing the rights and well-being of Nigeria’s youth across the country.

President Tinubu’s decision to release the children reflects his administration’s acknowledgment of the calls from various stakeholders to uphold justice and safeguard the future of young Nigerians.

The Arewa APC Merger Group expressed their appreciation for this significant step, which they believe will strengthen public confidence in the government’s dedication to the rights of all citizens.

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Breaking: Court Drops Charges Against Minors

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The Federal High Court in Abuja on Tuesday struck out the charges brought against a total of 119 #EndBadGovernance protesters.

All 119 protesters were arraigned on Friday, November 1 on charges bordering on Treason felony, inciting to mutiny, among others.

The defendants were arraigned in two batches at the previous proceeding.

The first batch comprised a total of 76 protesters which included 32 minors and the second batch a total of 43 protesters.

The trial judge, Justice Obiora Egwuatu, struck out the suit following an application by the counsel to the Attorney General of the Federation, M. D Abubakar, to take over and discontinue the matter.

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NNPP Crisis: Assembly Members Deny Factional Differences

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By Salisu Baso

As the crisis erupted within Kano’s ruling party NNPP, with some members calling for the governor to stand independently, the Kano State House of Assembly has denied knowledge of any of its members being involved in the rifts.

The Majority Leader of the House, Hon. Lawan Hussain, representing Dala Constituency, revealed this to newsmen in an interview with journalists over the publication of an online newspaper, Daily Nigeria, stating that some members of the NNPP in the House have joined the factional crisis.

He described the news as a fabricated and mischievous story from unpatriotic elements planning to destroy the peace reigning within the party. He said that as far as the members of the House are concerned, there are no conflicts between the governor and the leader of the Kwankwasiyya Movement, Senator Engr. Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso.

The Majority Leader therefore assured the party parliament members of their solid support for the leader of the Kwankwasiyya and state governor, Engr. Abba Kabir Yusuf, adding that the governor considers Senator Kwankwaso his mentor.

On the issue of some party members calling for the governor to be independent (Tsaya da Kafar Ka), Hon. Dala said the governor is operating independently without interference from any person. He therefore accused some opposition politicians from the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja, of sponsoring unpatriotic people to ignite a crisis in the state with a view to disrupting the government’s development initiatives.

 

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