This is due to the resolution, that the state government reached with the leadership of the Nigerian Union of Teachers (NUT) at the end of a closed-door meeting, held with governor, Udom Emmanuel, at the Government House, Uyo.
The four days of industrial action embarked upon by public primary and secondary school teachers in Akwa Ibom State has been called off.The four days of industrial action embarked upon by public primary and secondary school teachers in Akwa Ibom State has been called off.
Briefing journalists after the meeting, Commissioner for Labour and Manpower Development, Aniefiok Nkom, affirmed that government and labour leaders have dialogued and resolved issues that gave rise to the industrial action, describing it as a win-win outcome. On her part, the Commissioner for Education, Idongesit Etiebet, expressed gratitude to the governor for taking prompt actions to ensure schools in the state resume.
Confirming the resolution, the state Chairman of NUT, Edet Emenyi, lauded the governor’s disposition towards teachers, assuring that teachers would return to classrooms for commencement of academic activities.
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