The Kaduna State Government has released N548 million to the Nigeria Union of Teachers (NUT) Endwell Fund, effectively putting an end to a protracted dispute that has persisted since 2021.
The decision was made following the intervention of Governor Uba Sani, who directed the immediate disbursement of the funds to the NUT.
The Acting Executive Chairman of the Kaduna State Universal Basic Education Board, SUBEB, Mubarak Mohammed announced the resolution during a press briefing in Kaduna.
Mohammed expressed his satisfaction with the outcome, saying; “I am pleased to announce that Governor Uba Sani has successfully resolved the long-standing dispute between the Kaduna State Government and the NUT regarding the NUT Endwell Fund.”
The NUT Endwell Fund consists of statutory deductions from teachers’ salaries, intended to provide financial support during their service and retirement. The resolution came after extensive negotiations between state officials and representatives from the NUT.
He said; “Under the agreement, all litigations related to the NUT Endwell Fund will be discontinued, and the sum of N548 million will be released to the NUT to manage the Endwell Fund independently.”
Mohammed further said that the NUT Endwell Scheme would undergo structural reforms to enhance efficiency and accountability.
Governor Sani’s commitment to improving education and teacher welfare has been evident since he took office in May 2023.
Mohammed lauded his dedication to increasing access to quality education, boosting pupil enrollment and retention, and improving learning conditions across primary and secondary schools.
“This resolution paves the way for a renewed, cordial relationship between the Kaduna State Government, the NUT, and the teachers of Kaduna State,” Mohammed added.
The news has been well-received by the NUT, with the Chairman of the union in Kaduna State, Comrade Ibrahim Dalhatu, expressing gratitude for the Governor’s intervention.
Dalhatu said; “We are grateful to Governor Uba Sani for his commitment to resolving this dispute. The release of the N548 million to the NUT Endwell Fund is a significant milestone in our efforts to improve the welfare of teachers in Kaduna.”
The resolution is expected to enhance the relationship between the Kaduna State Government and the NUT, which contributing to the overall quality of education in the state.
Mercy Chukwudiebere
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