Teachers

If the state of teaching and the conditions of teachers in Nigeria today are closely examined, it will reveal one uncomfortable reality – an irresistible crisis of decay and abandonment. At every tier of the educational hierarchy – from basic primary schools to federal universities – the government’s systemic failure to care for teachers is astounding.

Akwa Ibom State Governor, Pastor Umo Eno, has declared a state of emergency in the education sector, unveiling a package estimated at over ₦2.1 billion for the welfare of public school teachers and registered private schools across the state.

The Federal Government has stepped up efforts to curb bullying, abuse and other threats to children in Nigerian schools as it moves to strengthen the capacity of teachers to provide safer, more inclusive and supportive learning environments.