FCT teachers rally for safer schools amid rising abductions
Teachers in the Federal Capital Territory, under the Nigeria Union of Teachers, held a solidarity rally in Abuja to protest increasing insecurity in schools. The demonstration aimed to highlight the dangers faced by educators and students, especially after recent abductions and attacks in Oyo and Borno states. Abdullahi Shafa, the union's FCT chairman, emphasized the urgent need for better protection and infrastructure in educational institutions. The rally ended with a call to government authorities for immediate action to secure schools and bring perpetrators to justice.
What we know
- The rally began at the Federal Ministry of Education and moved to Area 11, with teachers and supporters carrying placards demanding safer schools.
- At least 82 pupils were abducted between May 13 and 15 during attacks in Oyo and Borno states.
- In Oyo State, a mathematics teacher, Michael Oyedokun, was killed during the rescue of abducted pupils.
- Abdullahi Shafa stated the protest followed directives from the union’s national headquarters and called for government intervention.
- The demonstration concluded with a letter delivered to the Minister of FCT, Nyesom Wike, urging urgent measures to protect teachers and students.
