Fuel hike: “It’s unfortunate,” PTA, NUT decries looming rate of school dropouts

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  • The PTA and NUT have expressed fears that rising transportation costs could lead to a surge in school dropouts
  • Lagos schools resumed for the 2024/2025 session amid fuel price increases from N750 to N1,200 per litre, resulting in significant hikes in transportation costs
  • Alhaji Haruna Danjuma, PTA National Chairman, and Dr. Mike Ike-Ene, NUT Secretary-General, urged the government to address these issues, calling for free transportation for students

Stakeholders call for immediate action against fuel hike
Photo credit: @Deborahmoses_sSource: FacebookPTA chairman: Fuel hike stifling Nigeria education patronageIf parents hesitate to send their children to school due to transportation costs, we could face a surge in out-of-school children, which will be a major issue for us. “Those who live far from school will struggle to attend, leading many to walk long distances or drop out entirely.”PTA, NUT urge govt’s intervention on education crisisWe urge the government to tackle the poverty crisis in our country. They should consider offering free transportation for students in some areas by providing designated vehicles to pick them up at certain points, “Teachers, who are required to be physically present in school daily, face even greater challenges, especially when many primary school teachers have yet to receive the minimum wage.”Fuel hike: Edo cancels private, public schools resumption

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