The Nigeria Union of Teachers (NUT) has expressed its gratitude to the Governor of Benue State, Rev. Father Hyacinth Alia, for his unwavering commitment to the welfare of teachers in the state.
The National Leadership of NUT conveyed its commendation through a letter signed by Comrade Audu Amba, the National President, and Dr. Mike Ene, the National Secretary.
In the letter, the NUT praised Governor Alia for taking steps to enhance the welfare of teachers, stating that the educators in the state have not experienced such favorable conditions under previous administrations. The NUT assured the Governor that the teachers of Benue State would reciprocate his kindness with increased dedication to their duties and enhanced productivity.
The letter read, “The entire teachers of Benue State have never had it so good. On this note, may we assure Your Excellency that the hard-working teachers of Benue State will reciprocate Your Excellency’s kind gesture with increased dedication to duty and productivity.” The NUT national body also announced its intention to pay the governor an appreciation visit in January 2024.
Chairman of NUT, Benue State Wing, Comrade Akuma Levi, emphasized that Governor Alia’s initiatives for teacher welfare demonstrated a deep empathy and determination to alleviate the plight of workers, fostering a prosperous future and increased productivity for the state.
Levi highlighted the governor’s extraordinary efforts and focus on equitable growth and inclusivity. He praised Governor Alia’s decision to prioritize teacher welfare, underscoring his dedication to the development and growth of the state. Levi emphasized that teachers were looking forward to celebrating the governor’s one-year anniversary in office, expressing optimism for better service delivery and the success of the administration.
The NUT chairman asserted that Governor Alia’s commitment to the welfare of civil servants and teachers in Benue State was commendable, dispelling any notion of opposition among the teachers. Levi affirmed the loyalty of the teachers to the performing governor and friend of the teachers, Rev. Fr. Alia, stating, “There are no two governors in Benue state; our loyalty is to the performing governor of our dear state and friend of the Teachers, Rev. Fr. Alia.”
