Delta Teachers Union Calls for Urgent Reforms in Education

During the 2026 World Teachers’ Day celebration at the Cenotaph Ground in Asaba, Dickson Poubeni, the State Chairman of the Nigeria Union of Teachers (NUT) in Delta State, called on the state government to address critical issues such as teacher shortages, insecurity, and insufficient teaching materials in public schools. He acknowledged the administration of Governor Sheriff Oborevwori for approving Grade Level 17 career progression for eligible university graduate teachers, which ended the stagnation at Grade Level 14.

However, Poubeni listed seven urgent areas needing attention, including the non-replacement of retired secondary school principals and inadequate security measures in schools. In response, Governor Oborevwori, represented by Commissioner for Technical Education Smart Ijeoma Ufoh, emphasized the government's commitment to improving teachers' welfare, training, and working conditions, alongside recruiting more teachers, especially in science subjects.

He also mentioned the approval of a 13th-month salary for public servants, including teachers, and ongoing collaboration with educational bodies to enhance school facilities.