Hundreds Protest To Support Nigeria Lecturers’ Strike

Hundreds of workers have taken to the streets of the Nigerian capital, Abuja, in solidarity with university lecturers who have been on strike since February.

The rally was called by the most powerful union in the country – the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) – which represents millions of workers.

The lecturers have shut down their departments in disagreements with the government over pay.

The head of the NLC, Ayuba Wabba, said it would begin a three-day strike after the protest if the government failed to reach an agreement with the lecturers.

A previous strike by lecturers during the pandemic lasted nine months.

Source: BBC