NUT Warns of Insecurity Threatening Nigeria's Education

The Nigeria Union of Teachers (NUT), represented by President Mr. Audu Amba, has raised alarms regarding the escalating insecurity in Nigeria, which threatens the future of education.

Speaking to journalists on the sidelines of the 114th International Labour Conference in Geneva, Amba highlighted the increasing cases of banditry, kidnappings, and violent attacks targeting schools across the country. He cited recent incidents in Kebbi and Niger states, where schools were attacked, leading to the abduction and killing of teachers.

The situation has become alarming, with reports of teachers being brutally killed and students taken captive. Amba emphasized that education is foundational to national development and called for urgent government action to address security challenges that disrupt learning.

He noted that the NUT cannot provide security but will continue to advocate for safer schools. In response to the threats, the NUT's Oyo State chapter has advised teachers to stay home until their abducted colleagues are safely released, underscoring the urgent need for protective measures in educational environments.