BREAKING: Heavy Security As Labour Storms NASS Over ASUU Strike (PHOTO)

  • Labour storms NASS over ASUU strike

  • …staff use smaller gate at the Assembly Annex, about one kilometre from the main gate to the complex as a result of renovation

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EKO HOT BLOG reports that the National Assembly has been the location of the Nigeria Labour Congress’ (NLC) rally of support.

On the highways leading to the National Assembly, the rally has caused significant gridlock.

Earlier there was heavy security in and around the National Assembly to forestall possible breakdown of law and order during the ongoing protest by the Nigeria Labour Congress(NLC) in solidarity with the striking Academic Staff Union of Universities(ASUU)

Both anti-riot and regular policemen have been stationed at all entrances to the National Assembly as well as the Arcade where regular protests inside the Assembly usually take place.

As at Press time, it was not certain whether the protesters will be able to gain access into the National Assembly as the main entrance remains closed due to ongoing renovation work within the complex.

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As a result of renovation work, staff use smaller gate at the Assembly Annex, about one kilometre from the main gate to the complex.

The policemen and women spread all over the Arcade were seen seated and ready for the protesters.

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