Plateau Teachers Protest, Demand Urgent Federal Action on Insecurity Affecting Schools

Plateau State teachers, under the aegis of the Nigeria Union of Teachers (NUT), staged a peaceful protest on Tuesday over insecurity and other challenges affecting their members nationwide.

The protesters carried placards with various inscriptions and marched through major streets in Jos before proceeding to the Government House, Rayfield, where they presented a protest letter to the state government.

Plateau State NUT Chairman, Comrade Elisha Haruna, said the demonstration was in solidarity with teachers and students who have fallen victim to insecurity, particularly kidnapping, across the country.

“We are here in solidarity with all our members who are victims of kidnapping, especially our members in Borno, Yobe, Plateau, Oyo and other states who are presently in the hands of kidnappers,” Haruna said.

He lamented that the worsening security situation had made schools and classrooms unsafe for both teachers and pupils, and urged the Federal Government to take decisive action.

“We can no longer feel safe in our classrooms,” he said.

The union leader also highlighted challenges facing teachers in Plateau State, including delayed promotions and inadequate manpower in public schools.

Sources: Daily Trust