The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) said yesterday that the strike by university unions will continue for much longer if the Federal Government does not meet their demands.
“If they like, they should keep this strike for two years,” ASUU President Prof Emmanuel Osodeke said.
He spoke in Abuja on the second day of the protest by the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and its affiliates.
The NLC said the only condition for industrial peace is for the Federal Government to meet the demands of ASUU.
The protesters, led by NLC President Ayuba Wabba, converged on the Unity Fountain at 8:30 am.
Also present was the presidential candidate of the African Action Congress (AAC), Omoyele Sowore; Senator Shehu Sani and Country Representative of Actionaid Nigeria, Ene Obi.
Also yesterday, the Trade Union Congress of Nigeria (TUC) urged the Federal Government to resolve all the issues with ASUU.
Wabba slammed the Federal Government for paying lip service to education and the welfare of workers in tertiary institutions.
