The umbrella body of all teachers in the country, Nigerian Union of Teachers (NUT), has lauded President Muhammadu Buhari for rolling out new incentives that will help reposition the nation’s education sector.
It described the new special salary package announced by the president for teachers as a good development but hopes that its implementation takes place quickly.
Buhari had on Monday announced at the event marking the 2020 World Teachers’ Day that he has approved a special salary package for teachers in the country.
The President said the new salary package was to encourage teachers in delivering better service.
Reacting to the development, NUT’s national president, Dr. Nasir Idris advocated for the implementation of the new salary scale across board.
“Teachers’ salary scale should be increased across the board,” he said.
I’m addition, Buhari has also increased the number of years of service for the teachers from 35 to 40.
