The Nigeria Union of Teachers (NUT), Sokoto State Chapter has applauded Governor Ahmed Aliyu, for Implementing N70,000 minimum wage to primary and secondary school teachers in the state.
State NUT Chairman, Comrade Murtala Muhammad made the commendation in sokoto as part activity marking world Teachers Day.
He expressed gratitude to the Governor for the transformation witnessed in the education sector under his administration.
“Aliyu is teacher friendly Governor for his dedication and revolutionary disposition in transforming teaching profession in Sokoto State.
“Teachers remain grateful to him for his unprecedented approval of an N70,000 minimum wage for workers even as he highlighted some challenges that needs Government’s quick intervention,” he noted.
Muhammad described teachers as strategic national security assets and key drivers in the formation of civic responsibility and concluded that there must be commitment to add value to teachers and empower them for effective service delivery.
“The future is entirely dependent on collective action by all relevant stakeholders to elevate and empower the teaching force,” he said.
Comrade Muhammad reaffirmed the Union’s commitment to supporting government efforts in achieving quality education in the state.
He said; “the theme of this year’s event signifies the reality that teachers are not merely transmitters of knowledge but architects of collective future and as such the welfare, dignity and professional status of teachers must remain a top priority for all stakeholders.”
Governor Ahmed Aliyu was also presented with an award of excellence for service delivery and commitment to the teaching profession.
The 2025 World Teachers Day celebration has as its theme: “Together for teachers, together for tomorrow”.
Olusola Akintonde