By Godwin Agia, in Jalingo
The Nigeria Union of Teachers (NUT) Taraba State Wing has called on the government to recruit more teachers to ease the workload on existing teachers and ensure quality education delivery.
Comrade Nathan Solomon, State Chairman of NUT, made this request during the celebration of World Teachers’ Day on Sunday in Jalingo.
According to him, the current number of teachers in the state is insufficient to meet the growing demand for education, noted that the recruitment of more teachers would not only improve the teacher-student ratio but also enhance the overall quality of education in the state.
He emphasized the importance of teachers in shaping the future of society. He noted that teachers are not only responsible for imparting knowledge but also for shaping the character and values of their students.
“That the recruitment of more teachers continues steadily, to ease the workload on those already in service and ensure quality education delivery That the government addresses the payment of our outstanding salaries, so that teachers can focus on their noble duties without distraction or hardship.
“That teachers, like other civil servants in the state and colleagues in other states, be allowed to rise to Grade Level 17 in recognition of our service and commitment.
“That qualified teachers also be considered and appointed as
Permanent Secretaries in the state, just as is done in other sectors because teachers too have the capacity and experience to lead at the highest administrative levels,” he said.
Also speaking, the national president of the Nigeria Union of Teachers (NUT) Comrd. Titus Mba commended the state Governor, Dr Agbu Kefas for his efforts in improving education in the state.
Represented by the Benue State Wing, Comrd. Obaje Onum, Titus urged government to prioritize Teachers welfare and provide good learning environment for the pupils and students.
In his addressed, governor Agbu Kefas who was represented by the State commissioner for basic education, Dr Augustina Godwin, Agbu noted that the welfare of teaching remain his top priority.
