The Delta State chapter of the Nigeria Union of Teachers (NUT) has resolved to allow ongoing dialogue with the state government and other education stakeholders to continue, instead of embarking on strike.
The decision was reached during a meeting held at Teachers’ House in Asaba, where the leadership of the union briefed members on the efforts being made to address issues affecting teachers across the state.
NUT state Chairman, Dickson Poubeni, reiterated his earlier commitment to constructive engagement and peaceful dialogue with relevant authorities.
Poubeni appealed to members to grant the leadership more time to sustain the negotiations, expressing optimism that “the discussions would yield positive results for teachers in due course.”
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He disclosed that the standing committee had already initiated consultations with key education stakeholders, stating that the responses received so far have been encouraging.
“Dialogue remains the most responsible pathway to resolving the issues affecting teachers while ensuring stability in the academic system,” he said.
The NUT state executive committee, while granting the executive additional time to continue discussions, also empowered the leadership to convene an emergency meeting should the dialogue break down or fail to produce satisfactory outcomes.
Such a meeting, it was agreed, would take a final decision on the appropriate course of action, including possible industrial measures.
A major demand of the teachers is the designation of headmaster-general and principal-general, a policy that elevates eligible primary and secondary school teachers with degrees to Grade Level 17.
