The Federal Capital Territory Administration ( FCTA) has warned Nigeria Union of Teachers ( NUT) against Jeopardizing the papers of West African Examinations Council (WAEC) scheduled to commence tomorrow.
Recall that the Union had commenced an indefinite industrial action, following the government’s alleged failure to meet its demands.
Mandate Secretary of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Education Secretariat, Danlami Hayyo, issued the warning after some schools sent students back home, following the strike actions the Union started.
Hayyo, who spoke on Monday , expressed deep concern over reports that union members were forcibly removing students and teachers from classrooms.
“I was initially impressed by the high turnout of both students and teachers ready for learning.
“However, the NUT has chased pupils out of some schools. I do not believe it is constitutionally right for a union to forcefully eject students who are eager to learn”, he noted.
He noted that the timing of the strike is critical, with WAEC examinations set to commence nationwide, Hayyo questioned the union’s commitment to the welfare of their own children.
He said:”How can you expect your sons and daughters to write their exams tomorrow when you are chasing them out of school today?
:You are demoralizing them; psychologically, this could lead to mass failure. WAEC will not reschedule its calendar specifically for FCT students. Do you want them to miss this opportunity entirely?”
