TEACHERS PROTEST NON-PAYMENT OF 5 YEARS SALARIES IN RIVERS

Primary and Secondary School teachers in Rivers State-owned Tertiary Institutions on Wednesday led a protest over the non-payment of their salaries for close to 5 years.

Intelligence gathered that about 250 teachers from Primary and Secondary Schools in the Rivers State University, the Ignatius Ajuru University of Education, and the Ken Saro–Wiwa Polytechnic, Bori trooped out carrying placards and banners calling on Governor Nyesom Wike to come to their aid.

The protesting teachers alleged that about ten of their colleagues have died due to the hardship experienced within the period.

Credit: Eons Intelligence