Wike’s Silence Amid Prolonged Abuja Primary Schools Closure Will Force Us To Protest – NANS

Nyesom Wike

The National Association of Nigerian Students has issued a 7-day ultimatum to the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike.

The group recently demanded the immediate reopening of public primary schools in Abuja, and Nigerians have been reacting.

According to the association, continued closure would lead to a mass student-led protest and shutdown of the Federal Capital Development Authority because Wike has constantly ignored the official letters sent to resolve the crisis.

NANS added that the FCT administration is deliberately denying the children of the common man quality education while their kids enjoy uninterrupted learning in expensive private schools.

A press statement read, “It is disheartening that for over two months, innocent children have been locked out of classrooms in the capital city of Nigeria. This injustice speaks volumes of the government’s insensitivity to the plight of the common man.

Our approach has always been rooted in responsible engagement and constructive dialogue, but the Minister’s silence has left us with no choice but to escalate.

The right to basic education is non-negotiable, and any attempt to suppress it under political or bureaucratic excuses will be met with legitimate resistance.

Failure to act promptly will force us to bring Abuja’s administrative machinery to a standstill. The future of Nigerian children cannot be sacrificed on the altar of administrative irresponsibility.”

WOW.