DAILY POST reports that banks, federal establishments, state ministries, departments and agencies and the Benin Airport were under lock and key in compliance with the strike organised by the Nigeria Labour Congress, NLC and Trade Union Congress, TUC directives. A visit to the Benin Airport saw air passengers stranded while the gate leading to the Airport was under lock and key. However, filling stations opened for business, selling petroleum products to members of the public.
'While the strike lasts, there shall be no teaching, supervision, conduct of any examination, attendance of board or senate meetings,' he said. Also, the Ambrose Alli University ASUU Chairman, Cyril Onogbosele said the strike was total. Onogbosele added that all academic activities have been grounded in the institution. A visit to the University of Benin Teaching Hospital showed that some workers resumed work waiting for further directives from their various unions in the hospital.