From Godwin Agia, Jalingo
The Chairman, Nigeria Union of Teachers (NUT), Taraba State chapter, Comrade Nathan Solomon has pleaded with Governor Agbu Kefas to pay the four months outstanding salary of teachers inherited from the former administration of Darius Dickson Ishaku.
Nathan made the plea over the weekend while celebrating the world Teacher’s Day in Jalingo.
He said that the payment would go a long way to encourage teachers to put in their best despite the challenges faced.
The celebration had its theme, “Valuing teachers voices: Towards a New Social Contract for Education.”
He Urged government at all levels to improve the wellbeing of the teachers.
Nathan also commended Governor Agbu Kefas for taking away the burden on parents by making primary and secondary education accessible for all children and reducing tertiary institutions tuition fees by 50 per cent among others.
“The union wish to plead with the Governor to pay the four months outstanding salaries inherited from the Administration of Governor Darius Dickson Ishaku so as to encourage teachers to put in their best despite the challenges faced.
“I want to acknowledge the efforts of the Taraba State Governor, Dr. Agbu Kefas, in advancing education in our beloved State. His administration’s free education policy at the basic level of education has opened doors of opportunity for thousands of children who might
have otherwise been denied the chance to learn and grow. This bold initiative is
already showing positive results in increasing school enrollment and reducing the financial burden on parents”.
Speaking in an interview with newsmen shortly, the State Commissioner for Education, Dr Augustina Godwin, congratulated the State teachers on the 2024 edition of their World Teacher’s Day.
Augustina who described teachers as great people in the society said they make great impacts on the lives of the citizenry.
She explained that Dr Agbu Kefas is committed to teacher’s welfare, and that for the first time in his office, he implemented minimum wage including for teachers.
