With no end in sight to the over two months old strike embarked
upon by the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), some Nigerian
students spoke to newsmen on the effect of the strike and why
the Federal Government should respond to the demands of ASUU with a view
to making them return to the classroom.
Lekan Aluko, 300 Level, Microbiology (OAU)
My stay at home has been a terrible experience for me. While in
school, I used to do some business like download of android games and
sell to some interested students but that cannot work here. Instead, I
walk around hopelessly not doing anything.
Chidinma Maduka, 100 Level, Culture and Tourism (UNIPORT)
The strike has been good and bad in several ways. The good effect
of the strike is the opportunity I have to eat my mother’s food. This
has made me gain more weight than I used to be. Another good effect is
the fact that I have more time to sleep, think, learn some skills and
continue writing my yet to be published book.
On the other hand, I should have rounded off my second semester
examinations by now. Also, my modeling contract which was to start by
July could not happen as the strike aborted it and no hope in sight.
Tolulope Owokade, 200 level, International Relations (OAU)
In fact, I am looking for a job to keep me from walking about
aimlessly on the streets. When I was in school, I sell female wears,
shower caps and undies and others as a source of generating income, but
now I can’t do any of such here and hope of making money is not there at
all. All I can do is to manage the little stipend I get from my
parents.
Akhigbe Paul (UNIBEN)
I was in support of the strike, but now, I am no more in support of
it. The strike has affected me negatively. There are a lot of things I
should have done in school. The federal government should listen to what
ASUU is demanding. After heeding to their request, the government
should monitor everything ASUU does with the money and make sure they
put in place everything they promised, like the infrastructure.
Naomi Olamakinde, 300 level, Economics (UNILAG)
This current ASUU Strike has provided me the opportunity to read at
my own pace. I have also had the time to attend other programmes.
Abiodun Aderibigbe (FUTA)
The strike has affected me greatly, but I am in support of it, they
have to fight for their right and we have to take it in good faith.
Though I am not happy staying at home, but I am in support of it because
these people have been working, they should be rewarded.
Uthman Bello, 200 level, Chemistry, University of Ibadan
This strike has brought boredom and idleness. I’ve forgotten many things we did within 3 week.
Olayinka Abdul (UNAB)
It has affected me negatively, it has really prolonged the period I
am to use in school. I hope they can suspend the strike by reaching an
agreement with ASUU soon, so that we can get back to our various
schools.
Adeyemo Adeleye, 200 level, Mass Communication, (UNILAG)
The realization that this strike is still on seems to me that the
authorities that are in power are not doing anything to avert this
crisis. It has affected almost all undergraduates in a similar way.
Academic situation in our tertiary institutions are grounded. This is
sad.
Joel Otuyelu (UNILAG)
This strike has affected me positively; I have time to put some things in place.
Ihunanya Erondu, 300 level, (UNIPORT)
I hate staying at home. This strike has kept me at home against my own wish. I want the strike to be called off immediately.
Osatohanmhen Eghonghon Odigwe, (UNILAG)I just feel
that the government does not truly see us as very important to the
economy. I believe a better way can be used by ASUU to achieve their
demands. With the way ASUU is pursuing our interest I’m not sure this is
the best way.
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ReplyDeleteThose who will be making the decision to resolve the strike do not have their own children in govt universities so dem no send for you students. Sorry to be blunt
ReplyDeleteDamn, I never believe am going to stay this long at home, pls FG and ASUU try and resolve so we can get back to class room to enable me round up my last semester in the university. Pls you all need to listen to the plight of Naigeria students
ReplyDeleteIf you (students) are truly tired of the strike, then take to the streets and embark on massive protests to get FG's attention.
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