Teachers Protest Insecurity in Abuja, Demand Safer Schools

On Tuesday, teachers from the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) staged a protest in Abuja to address the growing insecurity in schools and demand safer educational environments. The demonstration, organized by the Nigerian Union of Teachers (NUT) and led by Chairman Abdullahi Shafa, aimed to draw attention to the alarming trend of abductions affecting students and teachers across Nigeria.

Recent incidents included the abduction of 82 pupils in Oyo and Borno states between May 13 and May 15, with 42 pupils taken in Borno and 40 in Oyo during coordinated attacks on schools. The protest featured placards with messages such as "End reign of fear in schools" and "Teachers deserve security, not fear of kidnapping." Shafa expressed concern over the killings of teachers and the detrimental impact on the nation's educational development.

The rally concluded with a peaceful march to deliver a letter to Federal Minister of Education Nyesom Wike, urging immediate measures to enhance security in schools and protect both teachers and students.