From Yarima Haruna,Birnin Kebbi

The governor of Kebbi state,Dr Nasir Idris,has vowed to review the partial implementation of seventy five thousand minimum wage for primary teachers in the state.

The decision followed a series of complaints from teachers across the state, many of whom alleged that their salaries were merely adjusted rather than reflecting the full implementation of the new minimum wage.

Governor Idris announced the establishment of the committee shortly after a meeting with local government chairmen, education secretaries, directors of finance, headmasters, and teachers from the 21 local government areas of the state.

During the meeting, the Governor first gave the aggrieved teachers an opportunity to present their grievances. He then invited the local government chairmen to explain the salary structure before and after the implementation of the ₦75,000 minimum wage.

The chairmen and education secretaries explained that the shortfall in the implementation resulted from the previous administration’s failure to fully implement the ₦30,000 minimum wage and related grade level adjustments. According to them, when the ₦75,000 minimum wage was approved, certain salary adjustments were made, which reduced the visible impact of the new wage on some teachers’ salaries.

After listening to all parties, Governor Idris assured the teachers that his administration would thoroughly examine the matter and address any challenges.

He stated that a committee, headed by a respected educationist and a person of proven integrity, would be constituted and given 30 days to complete its assignment.

The Governor further pledged to implement the committee’s recommendations once its report is submitted. He also assured teachers that plans for motorcycle loan schemes and other welfare packages for teachers are currently underway.