June 9, 2026
The Nigeria Union of Teachers (NUT) has expressed concern over rising insecurity across the country, warning that continued attacks on schools threaten the future of education.
The National President of NUT, Mr Audu Amba, said this while responding to questions from journalists on the sidelines of the ongoing 114th International Labour Conference (ILC) in Geneva.
Amba said teachers, learners and education stakeholders were increasingly worried about growing incidents of banditry, kidnapping and attacks on schools across several parts of Nigeria.
According to him, insecurity initially appeared manageable but has gradually spread, posing serious threats to basic education and undermining efforts to develop the nation’s human capital.
