Delta teachers demand more staff and better security in schools
The Nigeria Union of Teachers in Delta State asked the state government to fix teacher shortages, insecurity and inadequate teaching materials in public schools. The state government said it approved Grade Level 17 career progression for qualified graduate primary school teachers and a 13th month salary for public servants including teachers.
What the institution said
The NUT Delta State Wing called on the state government to address teacher shortages, insecurity and inadequate teaching materials in public schools.
“has called on the state government to address teacher shortages, insecurity and inadequate teaching materials in public schools”
NUT State Chairman Dickson Poubeni made the call on Monday at the 2026 World Teachers' Day celebration.
“made the call on Monday at the 2026 World Teachers’ Day celebration”
The 2026 World Teachers' Day celebration was held at the Cenotaph Ground in Asaba.
“held at the Cenotaph Ground in Asaba”
The government approved Grade Level 17 career progression for eligible university graduate teachers in public primary schools.
“approval of Grade Level 17 career progression for eligible university graduate teachers in public primary schools”
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The approval ended the long-standing stagnation of graduate primary school teachers at Grade Level 14.
“ended the long-standing stagnation of graduate primary school teachers at Grade Level 14”
Poubeni listed seven areas requiring urgent attention.
“listed seven areas requiring urgent attention”
The areas listed include shortages of teachers in primary and secondary schools, inadequate security in schools and a shortage of instructional materials.
“shortages of teachers in primary and secondary schools, inadequate security in schools and a shortage of instructional materials”
Poubeni called for the inclusion of the NUT in the governing councils of state-owned educational institutions.
“called for the inclusion of the NUT in the governing councils of state-owned educational institutions”
The union urged the government to address the non-replacement of retired secondary school principals who had been appointed as permanent secretaries.
“non-replacement of retired secondary school principals who had been appointed as permanent secretaries”
The union raised concerns over the ongoing screening of teachers.
“concerns surrounding the ongoing screening of teachers”
The union raised concerns over inadequate subvention for school heads.
“inadequate subvention for school heads”
Poubeni called for improved security through adequate perimeter fencing and the deployment of security personnel to schools.
“improved security through adequate perimeter fencing and the deployment of security personnel to schools”
Governor Sheriff Oborevwori was represented by the Commissioner for Technical Education, Smart Ijeoma Ufoh.
“represented by the Commissioner for Technical Education, Smart Ijeoma Ufoh”
The state approved a 13th-month salary for public servants, including teachers.
“approved a 13th-month salary for public servants, including teachers”
Legislation was being pursued to make the 13th-month salary payment a statutory entitlement.
“legislation was being pursued to make the payment a statutory entitlement”
The government was recruiting more teachers, particularly in science subjects.
“recruiting more teachers, particularly in science subjects”
The state was working with the Universal Basic Education Commission and the State Universal Basic Education Board to improve school facilities and learning environments.
“working with the Universal Basic Education Commission and the State Universal Basic Education Board to improve school facilities and learning environments”
The 2026 World Teachers' Day theme is 'Standing with Teachers: 60 Years of Protecting the Profession, Advancing Its Status and Shaping Our Future.'
“Standing with Teachers: 60 Years of Protecting the Profession, Advancing Its Status and Shaping Our Future”
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