By Ibrahim Kado
PRESIDENT of Nigeria Union of Teachers (NUT), Comrade Audu Amba, has called on state governors to prioritise the welfare of teachers to enhance quality education at the grassroots.
Comrade Amba made the call on Tuesday at the Adamawa NUT Delegates’ Conference held under the theme: “Education Challenge in an Economy of Uncertainty: Effect of Teachers,” in Yola.
While appreciating Governor Ahmadu Fintiri for the immediate implementation of N70,000 minimum wage, he called on other governor, who had yet to implement it in their states to do so.
The NUT president advised members to be productive and strive to undergo training and retraining to further enhance their efficiency and effectiveness.
He called on delegates to elect leaders who would lead well and be bold enough to protect the interests of teachers.
Amba also appealed to the governor to implement the minimum wage for primary school teachers and local government workers.
In his address, Chairman of Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), Adamawa State chapter, Comrade Emmanuel Fashe, decried what he called over-taxation of the civil servants in the state, following the implementation of the new minimum wage.
Comrade Fashe commended the state government for the recent employment of qualified teachers, calling for employment of more, especially primary school teachers.
He urged the delegates to conduct themselves in an orderly manner and vote wisely.
The governor, represented by his Special Adviser on Education Reform, Prof. Sofema Geoffrey, reiterated his administration’s commitment to the development of education in the state.
According to him, NUT has a lot to showcase in term of support to government to ensuring quality education in the state.
Fintiri urged the delegates to conduct a peaceful conference.
He assured that other issues at the forum, especially the ones on over-taxation, would be put into consideration. (NAN)
