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Members of the Nigeria Union of Teachers (NUT) on Tuesday staged a protest in Ikeja, Lagos State, demanding urgent action over the abduction of school children and teachers in Oyo State.
The demonstration, which drew a large number of teachers and supporters, was held as concerns continue to grow over the safety of students and education workers across the country.
Protesters marched through parts of the state capital carrying placards and chanting solidarity songs.
They called on security agencies and relevant authorities to intensify efforts to secure the release of the victims and improve security around schools.
In a video seen by POLITICS NIGERIA, participants were seen displaying different messages highlighting the need for safer learning environments. Some of the placards read, “End the religion of fear in our schools” and “let teachers teach in peace.”
The teachers said the continued attacks on schools pose a serious threat to education and could discourage
