Teachers across Delta State on Tuesday joined a nationwide protest organised by the Nigeria Union of Teachers to condemn the growing wave of kidnappings and attacks on schools and educational personnel across the country.
The peaceful solidarity rally, which began at about 9 am from the Teachers’ House on DLA Road, Asaba, was held in compliance with a directive from the national leadership of the union.
Teachers drawn from the 25 local government areas of the state marched to the Government House in Asaba, chanting solidarity songs and carrying placards calling for the immediate and unconditional release of abducted teachers and pupils, particularly those kidnapped in Oyo State.
The protest was led by the Delta State Chairman and Secretary of the NUT, Comrades Poubeni Dickson and Dan Basime.
Addressing the protesters on behalf of Governor Sheriff Oborevwori, the Secretary to the State Government, Dr Kingsley Emu, commended the teachers for conducting themselves peacefully despite the gravity of the issues raised.
