The Oyo State chapter of the Nigeria Union of Teachers (NUT) has elected Mr Hassan Ajibola Fatai as its new chairman, replacing the outgoing Mr Raji Oladimeji Ismael.
He was chosen to lead affairs of the association in the next four years at the NUT Oyo State wing’s 8th quadrennial Delegates Conference in Ibadan, the state capital, on Wednesday.
Mr Fatai, a teacher at Migrant Farmers Primary School, Igbo-Iroko Kishi, vowed to safeguard the integrity, dignity, and professionalism of the teaching profession in the state, also promising to work with all members and stakeholders to reposition the union to better serve the welfare of its members.
Other newly elected executive members included Adeleke Adesina as deputy chairman, Alonge Oluyemisi as 1st vice chairman, Morakinyo Oyebola as 2nd vice chairman, Badmus Abiona as 3rd vice chairman, Bello Folasade as 4th vice chairman, Titilolu Ibukunolu as treasurer, Dada Kabirat as 1st internal auditor, Akinjide Yusuf as 2nd auditor and Ajala Niyi as publicity secretary.
Also, Alao Femi was elected as social secretary, Areo Felicia as assistant social secretary, Mobolaji Ademola as state national representative and James Ruth as Editor.
Speaking at the conference, the National President of NUT, Mr Titus Audu Amba, who was represented by the National Social Secretary, Ms Titi Ade Adebanjo, stated that the union was founded on democratic principles and the philosophy of labour unions.
According to him, in line with this, the union at the national, state and local levels conducts elections to usher in new executives at the end of every stipulated tenure.
He reiterated the group’s commitment to continue pursuing better welfare and improved conditions for teaching and learning in Nigeria.
On his part, Mr Ismael outlined major achievements recorded between 2022 and 2026, highlighting significant improvements in teachers’ welfare, professional development, and infrastructural expansion.
According to him, the union secured prompt salary payments, promotion arrears, annual increments, and interventions on pension-related matters, while also resolving cases of victimisation, wrongful postings, salary stoppage, and other disputes through its Legal and Welfare Committees.
“Persistent advocacy led to the recruitment of additional teachers and non-teaching staff, which eased workloads, improved teacher–pupil ratios, and enhanced learning outcomes across schools. It also facilitated long-delayed promotions, conducted trainings for SWEC members, and organised capacity-building programmes and mentorship sessions for young teachers,” he added.
