World Teachers’ Day: Labour Party calls for state of emergency in teaching sector
The Labour Party, LP, has called on the Nigerian government to take a critical look at the pitiable condition of teachers in the country and declare a national state of emergency in the teaching sector. The party said no nation could genuinely grow where those entrusted with moulding the future generations of its citizens were […] World Teachers’ Day: Labour Party calls for state of emergency in…
The Labour Party has urged the Nigerian government to consider a national state of emergency in the teaching sector, citing the dire conditions faced by educators. In a statement released on World Teachers' Day, the party lamented the under-equipped, poorly motivated, and inadequately rewarded state of teachers in the country. The Labour Party emphasized the critical role teachers play in shaping the future leaders of Nigeria, and expressed regret over their current societal position.
Ken Eluma Asogwa, the National Publicity Secretary of the Labour Party, affirmed the party's unwavering support for Nigerian teachers and called for urgent attention to be given to their training, working conditions, and the learning environment of students. The party urged authorities to prioritize the professional development of teachers and to treat their contributions to society with the respect they deserve.
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