Teachers under the aegis of the Nigeria Union of Teachers, Federal Capital Territory Wing, on Tuesday staged a solidarity rally in Abuja to demand greater protection for educators and learners and to call for the safe return of kidnapped victims across the country.
The rally, which commenced at the headquarters of the Federal Ministry of Education and proceeded to Area 11, drew teachers, union leaders, education stakeholders and supporters carrying placards with inscriptions such as “End The Reign of Fear in Our Schools” “Teachers Deserve Security, not Fear” “Kidnapping Has no Place in Education,” among others.
The demonstration, held under the theme “United for Education, Together for Our Future,” aimed at drawing attention to the growing insecurity confronting schools and educational institutions nationwide.
At least 82 pupils were abducted between May 13 and 15 during separate attacks in Oyo and Borno states.
In Borno State, 42 pupils were kidnapped after
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