Taraba: NUT Chairman Assures Primary School Teachers Over Delayed July Salary_
Jalingo – Primary school teachers in Taraba State have been urged not to panic over the delay in payment of their July salary, as the issue is not deliberate. According to Comrade Nathan Solomon, State Chairman of the Nigerian Union of Teachers (NUT), the present administration of Governor Agbu Kefas has placed a high premium on education, particularly the welfare of teachers across the state.
In an exclusive interview with SUMMIT POST, Solomon attributed the delay to a network glitch from the bank, stating, “The union leadership has agreed that cheques be issued to the directors of finance of the remaining local government areas, whose primary school teachers were yet to be paid, to ease the payment process.”
He commended Governor Kefas for prioritizing teacher welfare, saying, “The governor has shown commitment to improving the lives of teachers, and this delay is not a reflection of his administration’s stance on education.”
Solomon also appreciated the primary school teachers for their patience, urging them to remain calm. “I urged those yet to access their salary to exercise a little patience, as they will soon receive their salaries,” he added.
The NUT Chairman praised the efforts of the Commissioner of Education, Doctor Augustina Godwin, and the Acting Chairperson of Taraba State Universal Basic Education Board (SUBEB), Mrs Rabi Sunday, for working tirelessly to ensure teachers receive their salaries.
As of press time, payment had commenced in Gashaka Local Government Council, one of the eight areas where teachers were yet to receive their salaries. This development has brought relief to the affected teachers, who had been waiting anxiously for their July salary.
Solomon assured that the union would continue to work closely with the state government to ensure that teachers’ welfare is prioritized, saying, “We will keep engaging with the government to ensure that our members receive their entitlements promptly.”
The delay in payment had sparked concerns among primary school teachers in the state, but Solomon’s assurance has helped to alleviate their fears. With the payment process underway, teachers can now focus on their duties, knowing that their salaries will be paid soon.