About Us
Brief History of NUT
The Nigeria Union of Teachers (NUT) traces its origins back to 1925 when it was known as the Lagos Union of Teachers (LUT). In 1926, it evolved into the Association of Headmasters of Ijebu Schools (AHIS), primarily comprising principals of voluntary and grant-aided schools. The pressing need to address common issues such as discrimination and unfavorable working conditions led to the formation of a more robust organization.
On July 8, 1931, the Nigeria Union of Teachers was officially established at CMS Grammar School in Lagos. The primary goal of the NUT, both then and now, is to protect teachers’ rights and oppose any measures detrimental to their interests.
Today, the NUT stands as a beacon of professionalism and upholds trade union objectives. The evolution of the NUT in Niger State can be linked to the creation of Niger State from the old North West region in 1976. By 1978, teachers from primary and post-primary schools in the state had united under the Union.
The NUT Niger State wing also includes the construction of a modern permanent teachers’ house (secretariat).
AIMS AND OBJECTIVES
The aims and objective of the NUT among others are:
01.
Unity and Peace
To foster unity and progress among all teachers in Nigeria
02.
Quality in Education
To raise the status of the teaching profession through improved quality of education and condition of service.
03.
Social and economic well-being
To enhance the social and economic well-being of members and establish welfare funds for the benefit of members of the Union.
FACTS ABOUT NUT
JURISDICTIONAL SCOPE OF NIGERIA UNION OF TEACHERS (NUT)
The jurisdictional scope of NUT as contained in the Third schedule, part B of the Trade Union act 1973 as amended in 2005 states that “Teachers employed in all educational institutions excluding Universities, Polytechnics, Colleges of Education and other tertiary institutions are members of the Nigeria Union of Teachers (NUT)
RIGHTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF A MEMBER
As a member of the NUT one has the following rights among others.
- Right to vote and to be voted for.
- It is fundamental that as a member one should be party to the decision making processes but subject to the NUT constitution, standing order, rules and regulations
- Recognition of the status of the member as a leader within the fold of the NUT.
- Right to make enquiries about NUT activities.
- The right to be heard and offered valuable suggestions.
RESPONSIBILITIES AS A MEMBER TO THE UNION
Responsibilities of every member of NUT is to meet up with financial obligation to the union by paying dues and levies, abiding by the decisions taken by authorized bodies of the NUT, comply with the NUT code of ethics, protect the corporate image of the Union e.t.c
NUT MEMBERS CHANNEL OF COMMUNICATION STRUCTURE
Memebers of the NUT are expected to channel their opinions, suggestions, grievances etc through the laid down channels of communication as indicated below:
NATIONAL EXECUTIVE COUNCIL (NEC)
STATE WING EXECUTIVE COUNCIL (SWEC)
BRANCH EXECUTIVE COUNCIL (BEC)
SCHOOLS
Comrade Umaru Musa Kuta
State Acting Secretary
GOVERNANCE / ORGANIZATION STRUCTURE OF NUT
The Nigeria Union of Teachers has the National body located at the National Head Office, Abuja, State Wing in each state of the federal Republic of Nigeria and the FCT Abuja. Each state Wing operates from the state level down to the grass root through Local Government Branch.
The NUT is governed by its constitution, Bye-laws and Standing order.
The policies and decisions of the Union are executed by two arms of the Union, i.e the political and Administrative arms. The political arm, are the officers elected at the quadrennial Conference of delegates who serve for a period of 4 years and for a maximum of 2 terms at both National, State and Local Government levels, while the Administrative arm are the career staff appointed by the Union in line with the terms and conditions stipulated in the Union establishment referred to as Staffs Conditions of service. Staff are not appointed for life as erroneously believed by some members, but rather grow in the service to the terminal point of retirement just as is the case with Federal, State and Local Government workers
The NUT Staff are also entitled to pensions and gratuities at the end of their service years.
NATIONAL HEAD OFFICE ORGANISATION
- The National Conference of Delegates.
- The National Executive Council.
- The National Standing Committee.
STATE WING ORGANIZATION
- State Wing Conference of Delegates.
- State Wing Executive Council.
- State Wing Standing Committee
FEDERAL WING ORGANISATION
- Federal Wing Conference of Delegates.
- Federal Wing Executive Counci.l
- Federal Wing Standing Committee.
LOCAL GOVERNMENT ORGANIZATION
- Local Government Area Delegates Conference.
- Local Government Branch Executive Council.
- Local Government Branch Standing Committee.
RIGHTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES AS A MEMBER
- Right to vote and to be voted for.
It is fundamental that as a member one should be party to the decision making processes but subject to the NUT constitution, standing order, rules and regulations.
Recognition of the status of the member as a leader within the fold of the NUT.
- Right to make enquiries about NUT activities.
The right to be heard and offered valuable suggestions
RESPONSIBILITIES AS A MEMBER TO THE UNION
Responsibilities of every member of NUT is to meet up with financial obligation to the union by paying dues and levies, abiding by the decisions taken by authorized bodies of the NUT, comply with the NUT code of ethics, protect the corporate image of the Union etc.
The Nigeria Union of Teachers has the National body located at the National Head Office, Abuja, State Wing in each state of the Federal Republic of Nigeria and the FCT Abuja. Each State Wing operates from the State level down to the grass root through Local Government Branch.
The NUT is governed by its constitution, Bye-laws and Standing order.
The policies and decisions of the Union are executed by Two arms of the Union, i.e the political and Administrative arms. The political arm, are the officers elected of the quadrennial Conference of delegates who serve for a period of 4 years and for a maximum of 2 terms at both National, State and Local Government levels, while the Administrative arm ore the career Staff appointed by the Union in line with the terms and conditions stipulated in the Union establishment referred to as Staff conditions of service. Staff are not appointed for life as erroneously belleved by some members, but rather grow in the service to the terminal point of retirement just as is the case with Federal, State and Local government workers.
The NUT Staff are also entitled to pensions and gratuities at the end of their service years. NATIONAL HEAD OFFICE ORGANISATION
- The National Conference of Delegates National Executive Council
- The National Standing Committee STATE WING ORGANIZATION
NUT NIGER STATE WING POLITICAL ZONING/CONVENTIONAL ARRANGEMENTS
In view of the need to ensure that Secondary and Primary school teachers are adequately represented in the State Wing Executive Council and in line with the National policy of the Union on sharing of political offices, the NUT Niger State Wing currently has in place 14 elective offices, 11 co-opted members that make up the State Wing Executive Council and are evenly shared among the Secondary and Primary school members of the union.
COMPOSITION OF STATE WING EXECUTIVE COUNCIL (SWEC)
The State Wing Executive Council (SWEC) is the 2nd organ after the Conference of Delegates where policies and decisions that affect the working conditions and educational development of members are taken.
The composition of the State Wing Executive Council (SWEC) is as follows; the State Elected officers, co-opted members, Branch Chairmen, Branch Secretaries, Branch Treasurers and some principal. Staff of the Union who have no voting right.
Teachers at both primary and secondary schools in Niger State are adquately represented in the decision making processes that affect the entire members on the internal peace being enjoyed by the union.
As teachers, irrespective of whether we are from primary or secondary school, we must put all hands on deck and support our great Union towards addressing the challenges that are bedeviling the education industry especially in the area of decent workin condiions with the view to enhance the good glories and reputation of our noble profession.
MEET THE STATE WING ELECTED OFFICERS/CO-OPTED MEMBERS
Comrade Jibrin Alhaji Shuiabu
ANCOPSS SECCRETARY
Meet the State Chairman
Comrade Adamu Mohammed Akayago
STATE CHAIRMAN
Comrade Adamu Mohammed Akayago came on board as the state chairman of the NUT Niger State Wing on 28th July 2021 during the 7th quadrennial (12th) state confrence of delegates held at the teachers house NUT State secretariat, Tungangoro, Minna.
Teachers Anthem
We shall unite as teachers still
and work in concord, love and peace
The we may build a Nation strong
To fight the cause of teacher’s right
We shall unite as teachers still
our strength resides in unity United by our common will
To faithfully serve our nation’s needs.
We shall unite as teachers still And build our country great and strong
To labour for her future bliss
To love and die serving her cause
We shall unite as teachers still
The Union is our heritage
To her we make our solemn pledge
Today, Tomorrow, Evermore.
Solidarity Song
When the Union inspiration
Through the workers blood shall run
There can be no power greater any where
Beneath the Sun
Yet what force on earth is weaker
Than the feeble strength of mine
But the union makes us strong
Solidarity for ever
solidarity for ever
Solidarity for ever
For the Union makes us strong.
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