Kebbi governor promises better pay and welfare for teachers
Governor Nasir Idris of Kebbi State has announced plans to review the salary structure for primary school teachers. He assured teachers that his administration is committed to improving their welfare and fully implementing the minimum wage. Idris also revealed plans to introduce loan schemes for teachers and distributed motorcycles to councillors to boost grassroots governance. The governor emphasized his dedication to supporting both teachers and local government officials.
What we know
- Nasir Idris will inaugurate a committee to review primary school teachers’ salaries, with a 30-day deadline for their report.
- The governor pledged to introduce car, motorcycle, and housing loan schemes for teachers to improve their living conditions.
- Local government chairmen confirmed that salary increases for teachers had started, though full implementation is pending.
- Idris distributed 225 motorcycles to councillors from Kebbi’s 21 local government areas to aid their mobility and service delivery.
- The governor urged teachers and councillors to remain committed to their duties and support ongoing government initiatives.
