Niger PDP Governorship Candidate Condemns Victimisation Of School Teacher

The Governorship Candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Niger State, Muhammad Nami, has condemned the reported intimidation and harassment of a trainer by the Chairman of the Katcha Local Government Council, Isah Baba Bida, over the trainer’s political help for him (Nami).

LEADERSHIP findings revealed that the first college trainer was allegedly suspended by the chairman for carrying a cap with the image of the PDP candidate

Nami described the alleged motion as “an abuse of public office and an attempt to undermine citizens’ democratic rights,” stressing that “no teacher or public servant should be victimised for exercising their political freedom.”

He additionally expressed concern concerning the deplorable situation of the college in Kafa village, Katcha LGA, the place dilapidated infrastructure and an absence of primary furnishings uncovered the challenges confronted by pupils and lecturers in communities throughout Niger State.

Nami famous that the scenario mirrored a broader failure by Governor Muhammad Umaru Bago to fund schooling in Niger State over nearly 4 years of his misrule.

“This failure is reflected in an embarrassing 82 per cent implementation deficit in the 2025 budget, where education received only 5.83 per cent of the total budget, ranking the state 29th among Nigeria’s 36 states,” Nami identified.

He additional famous that “this falls significantly below the internationally recommended benchmark of 15–20 per cent of total public expenditure for education, underscoring the urgent need for increased investment in the sector.”

The PDP governorship candidate referred to as on elected officers and authorities appointees in Niger State to respect public staff’ proper to political affiliation and to cease intimidating or victimising them for it.

Nami reaffirmed his dedication to an schooling system that protects lecturers’ dignity, expands entry to high quality studying, and offers each little one, no matter location or background, a good alternative to succeed.

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