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FCT Minister Wike
The National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) will on Wednesday, July 2 stage a mass protest over continued closure of public primary schools within the Federal Capital Territory (FCT).
This is contained in a notice signed by NANS President, Olushola Oladoja and obtained by Daily Sun on Monday.
Recall that the national student body had last week issued a seven-day ultimatum for the FCT Administration under Minister, Nyesom Wike to reopen the schools or incur the wrath of students.
In the notice, the NANS president expressed deep concern over the persistent closure of public primary schools within the FCT, which lasted for over two months.
Oladoja described the development as “unacceptable”, saying it has continued to deny thousands of children, particularly those from low-income families, their fundamental right to basic education.
He said, “Despite multiple appeals, correspondences, and calls for constructive dialogue with the relevant authorities, no meaningful steps have been taken to resolve the impasse or reopen the affected schools.
“It is evident that the government’s silence is a deliberate act of negligence and disregard for the educational future of the Nigerian child.
“In response, the national leadership of NANS hereby issues a final call to action and announces a mass protest to demand the Immediate reopening of all closed public primary schools in the FCT.”
The NANS president disclosed that protesters would converge at the FCDA Secretariat, Area 11, Garki, Abuja by 7:00 am on Wednesday.
He explained that the protesters would be decked in black as a symbol of mourning for the death of basic education.
“All NANS structures across the FCT and neighbouring states—Kogi, Nasarawa, Niger, and Kaduna—are by this notice directed to commence full mobilisation of students, civil society allies, and education rights activists for this mass action.
“Zone A and Zone C leaderships are to provide immediate coordination support to ensure widespread and impactful participation.
“This protest is not just about education—it is a fight for justice, equality, and the soul of Nigeria’s future,” Oladoja stated. (Daily Sun)
