NUT Restates Commitment To Improved Conditions Of Service For Teachers

Nigeria Union of Teachers (NUT) has reiterated its commitment to pursuing better welfare and improved conditions of service for teachers, teaching and learning in Nigeria.

NUT national president, Comrade Titus Audu Amba, at the opening session of the NUT Oyo State wing’s 8th Quadrennial Delegates Conference in Ibadan, the state capital, said the union was founded on democratic principles and the philosophy of labour unions.

According to him, in line with this, the union at the nationnal, state and local levels conducts elections to usher in new executives at the end of every stipulated tenure.

“Consequently, the election for the new executive members of the Oyo State wing was due to be held this May, 2026”, he said.

Represented by the national social secretary, Comrade Titi Ade Adebanjo, he reiterated the union’s commitment to continue pursuing better welfare and improved conditions for teaching and learning in Nigeria.

The outgoing state NUT chairman, Comrade Raji Oladimeji Ismael, outlined major achievements recorded between 2022 and 2026, highlighting significant improvements in teachers’ welfare, professional development, and infrastructural expansion.

According to him, the Union secured Unionpt salary payments, promotion arrears, annual increments, and interventions on pension-related matters, while also resolving cases of victimisation, wrongful postings, salary stoppage, and other disputes through its legal and welfare committees.

“Persistent advocacy led to the recruitment of additional teachers and non-teaching staff, which eased workloads, improved teacher–pupil ratios, and enhanced learning outcomes across schools.

“It also facilitated long-delayed promotions, conducted training for SWEC members, and organised capacity-building programmes and mentorship sessions for young teachers”, he added.

Raji said significant infrastructure projects were completed during the period, including the renovation of the State Secretariat, the establishment of NUT Model Schools, the construction of new classrooms, the expansion of the NUT Resource Centre, and the development of an Olympic-size sports complex.

“The Union also reconstructed the access road to the State Secretariat, procured customised Ankara for teachers, and organised state-wide quiz competitions.