BY HARRISON AKAMULE
THE Chairman, Nigeria Union of Teachers (NUT), Delta State Chapter, Comrade Poubeni Dickson, has restated the union’s commitment to sustaining peaceful and productive engagement with the state government in the collective interest of teachers and the advancement of the education sector.
Dickson gave the assurance during the inauguration of the newly elected NUT Chairman for Bomadi Local Government Area, Comrade Godwin Asiagbe, held in Bomadi.
He emphasized that continuous collaboration among the union, the state government, and local councils would strengthen and fast track development across the state.
The state NUT chairman also highlighted several challenges facing teachers, including insecurity in schools due to lack of perimeter fencing and security personnel, the union’s exclusion from governing councils of state-owned educational institutions, and the stagnation of university-graduate teachers in primary schools who remain stuck at salary grade level 14 without career progression.
In his acceptance speech, Comrade Asiagbe, pledged to uphold his campaign promises, describing them as the foundation of purposeful leadership.
He identified issues affecting teachers in Bomadi LGA, such as delayed promotions, inadequate school subventions, the need for proper send-off ceremonies for retirees, and the construction of a teachers’ lodge. He assured that his administration, working closely with the executive and relevant stakeholders, would justify the confidence reposed in them.
Asiagbe appealed for collective support from members, stressing that the responsibility of building a stronger NUT in Bomadi was a shared one. He also thanked the Executive Chairman of Bomadi Local Government Council for his continuous support, understanding, and the peaceful atmosphere provided during the election process.
The new chairman commended NUT members in the LGA for their unity, maturity, and cooperation before, during, and after the polls, and paid tribute to his predecessor for his positive contributions to the union.
Other inaugurated members of the new Bomadi NUT executive include, Deputy Chairman: Etinagbedia Matthew, Secretary: Ogodobiri Philomena, Treasurer: Kpokpo Judith Eyorokpoebimi.
