Friday, Kaftan, and "Identity Crises"
So yesterday was Friday. As a typical, unapologetic Northerner, you already know the vibe—the crisp kaftan was the mandatory uniform straight from work. I closed from the office and went directly to my regular restaurant to get some food.
I looked straight at them and replied in fluent Yoruba: "Oti o, bandit ni mi!" (No o, I’m a bandit!).
The absolute shock and instant regret on their faces? Priceless.
ASUU is the Trade Union of University Academic Staff in Nigeria, but they don't disturb Covenant University, Baze University, JABU, Crescent University, Babcock and all other private Unis to allow their lecturers join the Union
NURTW is the Trade Union of Road Transport Workers in Nigeria, but you don't see them go after GOD IS GOOD, GUO, EKESON and the likes, even if they are in the Transportation business, their drivers don't also join any Union.
NUT is the Trade Union of Teachers in Primary and Secondary School, but you don't see them go after Chrisland College, Grange School, Charterhouse Lagos, British International College and tell the teachers to join them.
But you think it is ok for Dangote to build a Refinery solving all our collective petroleum imports problems, and then, allow PENGASSAN to dictate to him and shut down his Refinery whenever they feel like.
I think any Refinery worker that is not happy at Dangote Refinery and needs the Union to help him, should seek employment somewhere else, or take Dangote to court.
ENOUGH OF THIS NONSENSE!