NUT wants Buhari to Revamp Educational Sector
The Nigeria Union of Teachers has sent a congratulatory message to Gen. Muhammadu Buhari, on his victory at the last presidential election.
The President of the NUT, Michael Alogba; and Secretary-General, Ikpe Obong, also urged the president-elect to turn around the dying educational sector.
The union’s statement said: “We are particularly happy that you are coming on board to make a difference in the governance of our country.
“The fact that you continually profess to change the circumstances of Nigeria if given the opportunity, gives us hope that Nigeria is on the verge of rapid development and signals the beginning of the journey towards an enviable future.
“Our dear President-elect, if there is any sector in Nigeria that needs a drastic change and turn-around, the education sector is the one, particularly the remuneration, welfare and status of Nigerian teachers.
“You remain the last hope of the teachers; for, if you, as a person known for action coupled with your avowed resolve to ensure equity, justice and fairness to all Nigerians would fail to raise the status of teachers of Nigeria and that of the education industry of our country, then no one else will do it.
“In that case, Nigeria would continue to lag behind and wallow in abject poverty, following the weak foundation bestowed on it consequent upon the neglect of our education industry. Herein lies the great challenge of your Presidency and you must not fail.”