NUJ Urges Cross River State to Declare Emergency Over Deplorable Schools and Roads
NUJ Cross River State Council raised concerns about the poor condition of public schools and roads in Calabar.
In Brief
- •NUJ Cross River State Council raised concerns about the poor condition of public schools and roads in Calabar.
- •The council held a congress on 1 Oct 2026 at Ernest Etim NUJ Secretariat.
- •A nine‑point communique signed by Essien Ita and Aniekan Aniekan called for urgent action and a state of emergency in the education sector.
- •The council urged relevant agencies to address the infrastructure crisis.
- •The issue highlights ongoing challenges in Cross River’s educational infrastructure.
Why It Matters
The report underscores the urgent need for infrastructure investment in Nigeria’s education system, particularly in Cross River State. Poor school and road conditions threaten student safety and learning outcomes, potentially widening educational disparities across the country.
Key Details
- Date of Congress
- 2026-10-01
- Location of Congress
- Ernest Etim NUJ Secretariat, Calabar
- Number of Communique Signatories
- 2
- Call for State of Emergency
- Yes
- Issue Highlighted
- Deplorable schools and roads
- Agency Requested
- Relevant agencies responsible for education sector
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