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Mehn.. I'm still trying to conclude mine.. So far, it has been an enlightening experience. My concern still remains that I cannot add or modify more than 5000 characters on my device, and would requires an extra space to complete my essay. I've tried the 'Modify' option and it shows no extra space since the words are still carried into the typing area.

Obinoscopy: ... However, if perchance a contestant can't achieve the desired 2500 words, he/she can include the phrase: "To Be Concluded" in the main essay and conclude by creating a new post for the remaining words (note that the total number of words must not surpass 2500). All these should be done before 5pm (deadline)....

Hihihihi.. Person wey write pass 2500 words on top argumentative essay kuku like fight pass quarrel sha.. Na argumentative textbook sure pass for am gaan..

I'm having a little problem over here.. I just awoke to begin my essay some minutes ago, and I did a little calculation which I often do when writing to a target number of words. I'm using a foolscap sheet which allows me 65 characters per line, multiplied by the 93 lines I'll need to complete 1000+ words gives me approximately 6,050 characters, which is far more than the 5,000 characters my device allows me to use on Nairaland. How do we address this issue? Will the words be reduced or would we have a additional space/thread for completion?

CONTESTANT 16
Writing Against STRIKE: A wrong approach to Nigeria education's problem


CONTESTANT 16
STRIKE: A RIGHT APPROACH TO NIGERIA'S EDUCATION PROBLEM
Strike action implies any scenario where there is stoppage of work caused by mass refusal of employees to work. Strike takes place in response to grievances and disparity between the employees and the employers or affiliates. Strike actions have become a common action taken against the country's mule-headed government, having witnessed over ten strikes or threats to strike in the past four years. It will suffice to note that when strike actions take place, there are losses on both sides, featuring delay in routine production capabilities on the workers' quota and income losses over time by the employers.


The bone of contention lies in the rightness or wrongness of the strike embarked upon by the Academic Staff Union of Universities (hereafter, referred to as ASUU), over the non-implementation of the agreements freely entered by the above named association and the government of the country.

The National President of ASUU, Nasir Issa-Fagee, was keen to explain the rationale behind the strike being that the government, has so far in four years (2009-2013), implemented just two of the nine agreements, both of which came after a warning strike late 2012. Confronted with differing viewpoints on this nationwide halt in the progress of academics on the tertiary level, I have come to see, as you soon will, that the strike, which on the surface, looks selfish and inconsiderate, is ideal, purposeful and essential towards the renaissance of a quality and competitive educational sector, on a closer analysis of the targets and perceived reactions stemming from the strike action.

Most telling of all flaws is the reluctance of the government, which had promised to serve its people, to enact a cessation properly and willfully. After a memorandum of agreement was signed in 2009, the government promised to fully implement the agreements within the shortest possible time. However, this agreements lay dormant for a further three years till ASUU embarked on a strike on the 4th of December, 2011, a move sprung the government into action. However, it is pathetic that since the end of that strike early 2012, the government were able to execute only two items out of nine stipulated in the agreement viz the review of retirement ages of professors and the reinstatement of the prematurely dissolved Government Council. These two implemented items are almost insignificant compared to others, an error which cannot be condoned, considering the investment of our belief in our leaders as experts in discerning what is best for the country, even if being frugal on the yearly budget. It is now essential to conclude that the strike crises stems largely from failure of the government, over the years, to tackle these suffocating obstacles which have stunted the development of the sector.


The government has been made aware of the enormity of the personnel, infrastructural and other forms of decay at all levels in the tertiary level, and yet, they lack the courage to address these challenges for the good of the country. This presents the impression that the government is satisfied with the malnutured standard of education in the country and wish to continue in that manner. The Academic Staff Union of Universities has turned up for series of meetings, which had ended in placations and pleas, hence their renewed refusal to entertain the famed 'promise and fail' antic associated with our government.

We should be aware that five out of the nine agreements focuses on the improvement of educational standard and quality in the country. These five items includes funding the requirements and revitaliztion of the Nigerian universities, Provision of standard research equipment to laboratories and classrooms as well a progressive increase in budgetary allocation to Education to 26%. You and I will agree that our tertiary institutions in the country are gravely in need of some miracle revival, and it is only fair to laud this move by ASUU to initiate the presentation of these requirements to the government, as far back as 2009. In spite of several consultations and meetings by ASUU, over sixteen months prior to the strike, to ensure execution of the agreements, the government continued to dillydally on the implementation and improvement of the Nigerian Universities. The government, unfortunately, with the help of the media, have consistently painted ASUU black, accusing them of selfish and inconsiderate motives. However, five out of nine is well above average and is enough to define the stance and foundation of the demands of the strike action. And the government have ideally done nothing to improve these Universities, as demanded. Had they actually improved the standard of these universities before pointing accusing fingers at ASUU, then would it be probable to see the sense in their allegations. The only truth that lies herein is that the government is ...unwilling to improve the conditions of the Nigerian universities, which is appalling enough, even as we choose to ignore that their wards learn in far finer schools, not in these universities currently requiring their attention. According to Sahara Reporters, the government recently approved payment of N40 billion as the first installment to be paid to ASUU as part of their earned allowances did nothing to placate the association as they sought to improve the Universities as well. This shows solidarity and purposefulness in their movement, defining them as harbingers of the greater good of the education sector.
Perhaps, another thought provoking discrepancy and a causative agent of the strike is the morbid interference of the government in the administration of the education sector. This gives the impression that the University heads, who are the default experts, are not in control of their own policies. These undue influences by the government shows favouritism towards weakened intellectual class, an unnecessary scenario which paves way for an ideologically barren, colonially dependent and financially deprived structure which does not augur well for the growth or developments of the system.

The government abuses their positions by autocratically instituting questionable characters into positions of authority in the unversities, such as Student Union leaders and even Vice-Chancellors. These cankerworms have continually undermined and negated the efforts of ASUU in ensuring a better platform in the universities. Hence, their refusal to be bought or bullied into any unfavourable decision underlines their determination to to unearth those unwelcome influences in guises of leaders and dispose of them effectively.
Conclusively, we can see that with this strike action, ASUU is challenging the Federal and State governments who have the responsibility for improving the level of education in Nigeria to show great courage in implementing decisions, policies and agreements produced over time, so as to liberate Nigerian education from the clouds of despair and despondency and put the system back on the fast lane. It is only the most normal thing to do, as progressive segments of our country, to recognize the betrayal of trust and the bad faith of the government and rise in true defense of the liberation of our country by backing these determined efforts to save Nigeria from her captors as it is spiralling out of control. A stitch in time, saves nine.

Uhmm.. I don't understand what the locking's about. Last I checked, submission is Saturday 19th.. 3pm - 5pm, right?? I'm just back from work now, and intend to prepare mine tomorrow.

Don't you think 2,500 words is far too lenghty?? Even half of that is still lenghty self, considering that this is a debate in a written form. Try going through three 2,000 words essay now, and tell me how you feel.. #JustSaying..

Name: Deschyko
STRIKE: A wrong approach to Nigeria's education problem. (OPPOSING)

Name: DesChyko
Topic: Undecided..

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I'll suggest that you just bring out five or three topics, number them and let there be a vote/selection to determine which would be taken. These random suggestions will just worsen issues.

Good motive, Bad motivation. From her speech, she's unsure of whom they're actually angry against. For it seems they just went to lend support to the FG, not even bothering ASUU, who're the her point of attack.. It's like trying to open a bottle of coke at the wrong end with a cork opener.

Bushmeat catches the hunter

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A suggestion: If I'm not mistaken, there are 10 judges so far. It won't be bad to keep them all, but I'll recommend there'ld be a balance between the males and females in the panel. And also, you can't have up to 10 judges working on only 4 debators. The number may have to be increased as well.

click2cbn: Easy!! U should have seen d smiley to know wen someone is serious or not n moreover wot does d topic of d thread say?

Which smiley?? Guy, I dey off my images o, no time. #MB tinz

click2cbn: WOW!!! Lemme see how rusty my debating skill has become!

Goodday Mr. Chairman, Panel of Judges, Accurate tym keeper, My Co-debators n Ladies n Gentlemen!!!!

I'ld say you never got to know the difference between Oral debate and Argumentative essay eh?

Good job, Finest. Ignore the 'nobody' cos he deserves nothing less.

Vivly: Fynest, please include mynd44, mazi omenuko and ishilove in the judges list. They've got what it takes. Else,...

Irrevocability is a quality which promotes the deification of a mortal leader. I think the list is out and closed. It'll be pathetic to edit again..even if I feel Mynd44 at least should have topped that nominations' list.

People get time o

For those mentioning wife, husband, kids, siblings, etc, I don't think humans qualify for what should be described as 'things'.

1. Afam4eva - The guy's really skilled at writing articles. I'm under no illusions that he'll recognize a good material when he sees one.

2. HumbledByGrace: She's more or less a neutral character governed by admirable principles, and also, quite skilled at printing articles as well, although, mostly of religious inclinations.

3. Jarus: In my entire five-year indulgence in Nairaland, I've not seen who commands a godfather figure better than this man. I think he'll make good for bringing diverging opinions to a common good, very necessary where you have multiple judges.

These are those I can vouch for. I can't really weigh the ability of others in such pivotal position. They include
4. Tgirl4real.
5. Uj Sizzle.
6. Sex Killz

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Nominate Afam4eva.

Uhmm.. I prefer whatsapp. It's quite stressful making friends on bbm, and besides, I like the closed circle of friends..and the fact that I don't have to hide myself and deeds, online activity, that is. It actually helps build character. Look where they're at already after few years in existence, compared to bbm after that much years of existence. Hope they keep upgrading and getting better. #TeamWhatsapp..

For better for worse eh?

Look at it from the other direction.. What if a celebrity who isn't a Nairalander happens upon this site? Will he/she be willing to join up? How will the attitude be like?? Good for the geese, good for the gander.
But of course, as our faces are different, so our characters are different.

Good luck.. Although I'm yet to see how you'll bench the current first team choices.

1. Onila: I sometimes wonder if she can recognize the naira note when she sees one.
2. MamaGee: Ever heard of the anus performing the mental reasoning in a human being?
3. Bin gbagbo: This guy's responsible for the dryness of Nairaland's joke section.
4. Ikenna351: He closed my thread upon much energy dissipated in creating it!! I'll never forgive him.
5. Moscobabs (OP): For making me actually remember these folks and their ills..

Just told my girlfriend that an hour ago.. Hehehe

People say am instead of I am because the short form, I'm sounds like am, so they transfer the spelling to the more familiar 'am'. Social network has little to do with it. The language is still under metamorphosis in Nigeria, that's why we get these common errors. If you remember, in our younger years, we do say 'What's strong with you?' insteas of 'What's wrong with you?'. You can't hear this spoken by kids of these days. We're getting better.