The Nigeria Union of Teachers (NUT) has called on state governments yet to implement the N70,000 minimum wage to begin without delay, urging states that have already started to ensure it reaches all categories of teachers.
NUT President Audu Amba made this appeal during a conference in Yola, Adamawa State, where he commended the state for beginning wage implementation but expressed concern over the exclusion of primary school teachers from the policy. According to a recent report, 20 states have commenced paying the new minimum wage, while 16 states are yet to follow suit.
“It is essential for the minimum wage to reach all categories of workers to ensure fairness and improve education delivery,” Amba stated, emphasizing the impact of equitable pay on the morale and balance within the education sector.
Adding to the call, Emmanuel Fashe, Chairman of the Adamawa chapter of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), urged the state government to include primary school teachers in the wage increase. Fashe highlighted the urgent need for additional teachers in primary schools, noting that some schools have only one or two teachers for hundreds of students.
Governor Ahmadu Fintiri, in his message to the conference, encouraged teachers to remain selfless in their dedication to educating the youth.
