Oyo State teachers elect new executives

By Adejayan Gbenga

The Nigeria Union of Teachers (NUT), Oyo State wing, has elected new executive members to steer the affairs of the union for the next four years.

The election took place on Wednesday during the union’s 8th Quadrennial Delegates Conference held in Ibadan.

Speaking at the opening of the conference, the National President of the NUT, Titus Audu Amba, said the union operates on democratic principles, with leadership elections conducted at national, state and local levels at the end of each tenure. He was represented at the event by the National Social Secretary, Comrade Titi Ade Adebanjo.

Amba reaffirmed the union’s commitment to improving teachers’ welfare and enhancing the standard of teaching and learning across the country.

In his remarks, the outgoing Chairman, Raji Oladimeji Ismael, highlighted key achievements recorded between 2022 and 2026, including improved welfare packages, prompt salary payments, promotion arrears, annual increments and interventions in pension-related matters.

He added that the union also addressed cases of victimisation, wrongful postings and salary stoppages, while advocating the recruitment of additional teaching and non-teaching staff to improve learning outcomes.

Ismael further noted that the union executed several infrastructural projects, including the renovation of its state secretariat, establishment of NUT model schools, expansion of the resource centre and development of a sports complex.

In his acceptance speech, the newly elected Chairman, Hassan Ajibola Fatai, pledged to work collaboratively with members and stakeholders to advance teachers’ welfare and uphold the integrity of the profession.

Other elected officers include Adeleke Adesina (Deputy Chairman), Alonge Oluyemisi (1st Vice Chairman), Morakinyo Oyebola (2nd Vice Chairman), Badmus Abiona (3rd Vice Chairman), Bello Folasade (4th Vice Chairman), Titilolu Ibukunolu (Treasurer), Dada Kabirat (1st Internal Auditor), Akinjide Yusuf (2nd Auditor) and Ajala Niyi (Publicity Secretary).

Also elected are Alao Femi (Social Secretary), Areo Felicia (Assistant Social Secretary), Mobolaji Ademola (State National Representative) and James Ruth (Editor).