An Attempt to Resume

About two weeks ago, while driving down the streets of UNILAG, I bumped into a young man whose name is a frequent headliner at the Obafemi Awolowo University. He is no other than Comrade Hassan Taiwo aka Soweto. Having exchanged pleasantries, the only thing I deemed fit to ask him was "WHEN ARE WE RESUMING?" his response will be the main topic of discussion.

According to him, he explained to me that in an attempt to resume, there will be a protest at comprising of students, members of the ASUU, NLC members and other concerned members of the public. The protest is geared at gaining the attention of the Federal Government to the demands of ASUU and finally bring an end to this strike.

For many of us OAU student, the sound of the word "protest" brings to mind many memories; some sweet, some bitter and some bitter-sweet. But what gives me the most concern is that, how effective will this protest be? Really, this strategy has had a consistent track record of failure especially on a national level. They say it is only insanity to try the same method over and again and expect the same result.

Nevertheless, we cannot deny the fact that something has to be done, this crisis has to be resolved. I personally believed that we have stayed home too long and it should only be fair that ASUU gets their demands; after all, it's in our best interest.

For those interested in the protest, it will be taking place on Monday, 10^th of August, 2009 at the NLC Secretariat at Yaba. It should be in the morning.

It is evident that all that's happening is as a result of lack of competence and irresponsibility on the part of the FG. It is also amazing to discover that even amidst this educational crisis, the number priority of the presidency is ensuring that Lagos state reverts back to the 20 LGA's status quo. A State which has by all means displayed a high level of leadership standard and has experienced the most significant amount of development since the commencement of this tenure.

Well, you're implored to leave your comments and also your opinions on what you believe can be done to end this crisis. You're also free to send in your articles to debateife@gmail.com and after a review, it will be duly published.