The Minister for Education, Haruna Iddrisu, has engaged a group of newly recruited teachers from the 2024 cohort following growing concerns over unpaid salary arrears spanning up to 14 months.
The meeting was convened after the affected teachers submitted a formal petition, outlining the financial and personal hardships caused by the prolonged delay in salary payments. Many of the teachers indicated that the situation has made it difficult for them to meet basic living expenses despite being actively at post.
During the engagement, the Minister acknowledged the legitimacy of their concerns and commended the teachers for their resilience and commitment to duty under challenging conditions. He assured them that the government is fully aware of the issue and is taking steps to address the delays.
While no official confirmation has been given that payments have already begun, the Minister emphasized that processes are underway to resolve the issue and ensure that all outstanding arrears are paid.
The teachers, on their part, appealed for swift intervention to ease their financial burden, urging authorities to expedite the payment process.
The meeting concluded with renewed assurances from the Minister that government remains committed to settling all arrears and improving the conditions of service for teachers across the country.
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