The Conscience for Human Rights and Conflict Resolution (CHRCR) has called on the Kogi State Government to recruit more teachers, rehabilitate schools and improve transportation for students across the state.
The organisation made the call in a message marking the 2026 World Teachers’ Day, signed by its Executive Director, Idris Miliki Abdul.
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Group Seeks More Teachers
The Conscience for Human Rights and Conflict Resolution (CHRCR) described teachers as an important part of society, noting that their work contributes to the development of professionals and leaders across different sectors.
“Without teachers, there will be no doctors, lawyers, engineers, judges, governors and even presidents,” the organisation said.
It urged the Kogi State Government to urgently address the shortage of teachers, particularly in basic schools, while also strengthening staffing across other levels of education.
According to the group, improving the number and welfare of teachers would help create better learning conditions for students.
Call For Student Transportation
The Conscience for Human Rights and Conflict Resolution (CHRCR) also raised concerns about the cost of transportation for students, saying rising fuel prices have placed additional pressure on families and learners.
The organisation called for government supported transportation services across Kogi State’s local government areas to reduce the burden on students.
“The current fuel prices have imposed severe hardship on the students in Kogi State,” it said, adding that transportation support could help ease the situation.
Schools Need Rehabilitation
Beyond staffing and transportation, the organisation called attention to the condition of some schools across the state.
It urged the government to rehabilitate schools and improve learning facilities, saying better infrastructure is necessary to provide students with a conducive environment for learning.
The organisation also criticised the current state of public transportation in Kogi State and called for government intervention.
The Conscience for Human Rights and Conflict Resolution (CHRCR) questioned the role of the state’s Ministry of Transportation in addressing the difficulties faced by residents and argued that public transportation should receive greater attention.
It also raised concerns about the fate of Confluence Transport, saying the stateo wned transport service had declined and its workers had been left without employment.
The group called on the current administration to declare a state of emergency in the transport sector and consider initiatives that could make transportation more affordable and accessible to residents.
As Kogi joins the rest of the world to mark Teachers’ Day, CHRCR said greater attention to teachers, schools and transportation would help address some of the challenges facing students and families across the state.
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