NUT Opposes King’s College Concession to Old Boys’ Group

The Nigeria Union of Teachers (NUT) has rejected the Federal Government’s plan to concede King’s College, Lagos, to the King’s College Old Boys’ Association (KCOBA), labeling it a threat to public education and teachers' rights. NUT President Comrade Titus Amba, represented by Deputy National President Comrade Kizito Kalu, voiced this opposition during the 2026 World Teachers’ Day celebration in Abuja.

Amba emphasized that the concession signifies a dangerous shift from public education principles and jeopardizes teachers' employment security and rights. He urged the Federal Government to reverse the concession and engage in meaningful consultations with stakeholders, including teachers and parents.

The NUT also raised issues regarding the stagnation of teachers at the directorate cadre without promotions for 13 to 15 years and the denial of union rights for teachers under certain ministries. The Federal Government, however, remains firm on the concession, assuring that no staff would be dismissed due to the arrangement, as stated by Minister of Education Dr Olatunji Alausa.