The Coalition of Unemployed Trained Teachers (CUTT) has issued a strong ultimatum to the government, demanding immediate employment or facing mass street demonstrations by the end of April.
Comprising individuals who have completed their four-year Bachelor of Education (B.Ed) program, mandatory one-year National Service, and passed licensure exams, the group expressed frustration over the lack of job opportunities despite their qualifications.
At a press conference organized by the group, Lead Convener Murtala Mohammed highlighted the challenges faced by unemployed teachers.
He emphasized that despite receiving licenses from the National Teaching Council (NTC) set to expire in 2025, they remained without employment.
Mohammed criticized the situation as unjust and unfortunate, especially considering they were part of the pioneer batch of teachers trained under the new B.Ed program and the Common Core Program, aimed at improving education quality nationwide.
The group reiterated their readiness to take to the streets in protest if the government fails to address their grievances before the end of April.