The National Association of Nigerian Students, NANS, has appealed to the federal government to expedite action in ensuring that schools were reopened nationwide.
The Secretary-General Zone A of the association, Mr Abdullahi Salisu made the call while briefing journalists at Nigerian Union of Journalists, NUJ Secretariat in Kano.
He said the union was disturbed with flimsy excuses made available by government officials for delaying the reopening of schools which affects the development of education negatively.
Mr Salisu maintained that after due consultation with security agencies the association had halted its planned protest on the delay of reopening of the schools across the federation.
“We consider it unwise for government to continue keeping our schools closed, while lifting embargo on domestic air travels and planning to conduct elections was on”.
“It is unbelievable that government had approved the reopening of viewing centers, eateries, and markets while school where the common man could access education remain closed”.
The NANS’ Secretary-General appealed to the federal government to revisit its decision on reopening of schools, and stop the arrest and detention of students who protest in demand of their rights, as it happened in Bauchi.
Mr Salisu further explained that the government should come up with a timeline of how to open schools, saying NANS would abide by the terms and conditions the government comes up with.
The association assured Nigerian students that through the cooperation of security agencies and stakeholders, they would explore all legal ways with a view to ensure that Nigerian schools were reopened.
Abdullahi Jalaluddeen
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