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The Nigerian Union of Teachers (NUT), Oyo State wing, has elected new executive members to oversee the affairs of the union for the next four years.
The election was conducted during the union’s 8th Quadrennial Delegates Conference held in Ibadan, the Oyo State capital.
Ejes Gist News reports that delegates from across the state participated in the conference, which ushered in a new leadership for the union following the expiration of the tenure of the outgoing executives.
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Speaking during the opening session of the conference, the National President of the Nigerian Union of Teachers, Comrade Titus Audu Amba, said the union was founded on democratic principles and the philosophy of labour unionism.
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According to him, the union at the national, state, and local government levels conducts periodic elections in line with its constitution to ensure continuity in leadership.
Amba, who was represented by the National Social Secretary, Comrade Titi Ade Adebanjo, reiterated the union’s commitment to pursuing improved welfare and better conditions for teaching and learning across Nigeria.
The outgoing Chairman of the Oyo State wing of the union, Comrade Raji Oladimeji Ismael, highlighted achievements recorded between 2022 and 2026, including improvements in teachers’ welfare, professional development, and infrastructural expansion.
He stated that the union secured prompt payment of salaries, promotion arrears, annual increments, and interventions in pension-related matters.
According to him, the union also addressed cases involving victimisation, wrongful postings, salary stoppages, and other disputes through its Legal and Welfare Committees.
“Persistent advocacy led to the recruitment of additional teachers and non-teaching staff, which eased workloads, improved teacher-pupil ratios, and enhanced learning outcomes across schools,” he said.
Raji added that the administration facilitated delayed promotions, organised training programmes for State Wing Executive Council members, and conducted mentorship sessions for younger teachers.
He further disclosed that infrastructural projects completed during the period included the renovation of the State Secretariat, establishment of NUT Model Schools, construction of classrooms, expansion of the NUT Resource Centre, and development of an Olympic-size sports complex.
According to him, the union also reconstructed the access road to the State Secretariat, procured customised Ankara fabrics for teachers, and organised statewide quiz competitions.
In his acceptance speech, the newly elected Chairman, Comrade Hassan Ajibola Fatai, pledged to work with members and stakeholders to reposition the union and improve members’ welfare.
Fatai, a teacher at Migrant Farmers Primary School, Igbo-Iroko, Kishi, also promised to uphold the integrity, dignity, and professionalism of the teaching profession in Oyo State.
Other newly elected executive members include Adeleke Adesina as Deputy Chairman, Alonge Oluyemisi as 1st Vice Chairman, Morakinyo Oyebola as 2nd Vice Chairman, Badmus Abiona as 3rd Vice Chairman, Bello Folasade as 4th Vice Chairman, Titilolu Ibukunolu as Treasurer, Dada Kabirat as 1st Internal Auditor, Akinjide Yusuf as 2nd Auditor, and Ajala Niyi as Publicity Secretary.
Others are Alao Femi as Social Secretary, Areo Felicia as Assistant Social Secretary, Mobolaji Ademola as State National Representative, and James Ruth as Editor.
