The Nigerian Labour Congress on Wednesday intensified its ongoing protest against the closure of tertiary institutions occasioned by the ongoing strike by the Academic Staff Union of Universities.
The NLC began its nationwide protest on Tuesday but it took a new dimension on Wednesday after the Abuja chapter of the union stormed the National Assembly building.
Before the Labour Union arrived at the Legislative Houses, security had been beefed up with fierce-looking security agents spread all over the complex.
The human and vehicular traffic was massive with motorists finding it difficult to enter the complex.
The Senate proceedings which already started at about 11.00 with the opening prayer by the Senate President, Dr. Ahmad Ibrahim Lawan went into a closed-door session, a few minutes after the NLC arrived at the complex.
Wednesday’s protest was led by the National President, Mr Ayuba Wabba.
Also, the students and their leadership are part of Wednesday’s protest. Other bodies who are present include, the Senior Staff Association of Nigeria Universities (SSANU), the Non-Academic Staff Union of Universities, and the leadership of the National Youth Council.
