Alphabet of Frustration" Highlights Plight of Pupils Amidst Strike
Abuja, Nigeria - Social media activist VeryDarkMan (VDM) has staged a dramatic protest at the FCT Minister Nyesom Wike's gate in Abuja to highlight the ongoing teachers' strike affecting primary school pupils. On [Date], VDM gathered schoolchildren dressed in uniform and organized an impromptu class where he taught them the alphabet in a satirical manner.
The activist's creative protest saw the children repeating phrases like "T for Tinubu, W for Wike" as part of the alphabet lesson. This bold move drew attention to the strike and the officials responsible for its prolonged duration. The teachers' strike, which began on March 24, 2025, is a result of the Area Council Chairmen's failure to implement the new ₦70,000 national minimum wage for teachers.
The protest underscores the deep frustration with the prolonged strike, which has left many FCT schoolchildren out of classrooms for over 90 days. VDM's actions have sparked a vital conversation about education and accountability in the nation's capital. By staging the protest at the Minister's gate, VDM emphasized the urgent need for government intervention to avoid further damage to the educational future of the affected pupils.
The strike has disrupted education for thousands of children in the capital, and the situation continues to worsen. VDM's protest is a call to action for policymakers to address the crisis and find a solution to the strike. The nation watches with bated breath as this drama unfolds, hoping for a swift resolution to the impasse.
As the situation stands, the future of many pupils hangs in the balance. The government must take immediate action to resolve the strike and ensure that the children return to school without further delay. The clock is ticking, and the nation is waiting for a solution.