{
  "id": 3935202,
  "title": "NLC orders Rivers NUT to halt deductions from teachers’ salaries",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/28/nlc-orders-rivers-nut-to-halt-deductions-from-teachers-salaries",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-28T09:23:32.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Daily Post Nigeria",
    "slug": "daily-post-nigeria",
    "url": "https://dailypost.ng/2026/08/28/nlc-orders-rivers-nut-to-halt-deductions-from-teachers-salaries/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Nigeria Labour Congress, the Rivers State Council, has instructed the Nigeria Union of Teachers (NUT) to discontinue deductions from teachers' salaries for the union's End-Well Cooperative Scheme. This came in response to opposition from some teachers who were not interested in the scheme and concerns that the deductions could continue in the future. The directive was issued following plans for a protest in Port Harcourt over the deductions made from teachers' June and August salaries. The NLC stated that it was particularly concerned about the timing of the protest, as it coincided with the ongoing Nigeria Bar Association conference in Port Harcourt, which could give the action a political dimension and negatively portray the state. The labor body also noted that a counter-protest by an opposing group had been planned, raising fears of potential clashes. The NLC directed aggrieved teachers to halt their planned protest and remain away from it to avoid any potential violence or casualties. The organization emphasized the need for wider consultations with the NUT leadership and addressing the concerns of affected teachers. The NLC urged the NUT leadership to suspend further deductions on teachers' salaries into the End-Well Scheme while ongoing consultations aimed at finding an amicable resolution to the disagreement took place. The controversy stems from the introduction of the End-Well Cooperative Scheme by the NUT, which is intended to provide financial support to teachers before and after retirement. The scheme requires participating teachers to contribute N2,000 monthly, with individual records kept for all contributions. The accumulated funds would provide financial support to members upon retirement and allow serving teachers with financial needs to obtain loans at relatively low interest rates. The NUT Rivers State Chairman, Donatus Samuel, explained the scheme to the Daily Post, stating that it was discussed with the union's 23 branch executives before its introduction. Samuel expressed surprise at reports of teachers not being interested in the scheme, claiming that no teacher had formally rejected it.",
  "summary": "The Nigeria Labour Congress, NLC, Rivers State Council, has directed the leadership of the Nigeria Union of Teachers, NUT, to suspend further deductions from teachers’ salaries for the union’s End-Well Cooperative Scheme, following opposition from some teachers who said they were not interested in the scheme. The directive came as some teachers planned to protest […] NLC orders Rivers NUT to halt…",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}