Teachers demand better welfare as FG and governors pledge support
Nigerian teachers marked World Teachers Day 2026 on Monday by demanding improved welfare, better working conditions and career progression. The Federal Government and several state governors pledged support, with Abia Governor Alex Otti ordering re-engagement of disengaged teachers and payment of outstanding salaries and check-off dues.
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Nigerian teachers made their demands on Monday.
“Nigerian teachers, on Monday, demanded improved welfare”
Nigeria joined the world to commemorate the 2026 World Teachers Day.
“Nigeria joined the rest of the world to commemorate the 2026 World Teachers’ Day”
The Minister of Education is Tunji Alausa.
“the Minister of Education, Tunji Alausa”
The 2026 World Teachers Day commemoration and Presidents Teachers and Schools Excellence Awards ceremony was held in Abuja.
“Excellence Awards ceremony in Abuja”
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The theme of the 2026 event was Protecting and Advancing the Status of the Teaching Profession in a Rapidly Changing World.
“Protecting and Advancing the Status of the Teaching Profession in a Rapidly Changing World”
The Oyo NUT demanded integration of 135 teachers into the Teaching Service Commission employment structure.
“integration of 135 teachers into the Teaching Service Commission employment structure”
The Oyo NUT called for payment of outstanding 2025 leave allowances.
“payment of outstanding 2025 leave allowances”
The Oyo NUT Chairman is Hassan Fatai.
“The Oyo NUT Chairman, Hassan Fatai”
The Oyo celebration was held at the Islamic High School Multipurpose Hall, Orita Basorun, Ibadan North Local Government Area.
“Islamic High School Multipurpose Hall, Orita Basorun, Ibadan North Local Government Area”
Schoolchildren and teachers were abducted during a coordinated attack on schools in Oriire Local Government Area on May 15, 2026.
“coordinated attack on schools in Oriire Local Government Area on May 15, 2026”
The Chairman of the State Universal Basic Education Board is Nureni Adeniran.
“Chairman of the State Universal Basic Education Board, Nureni Adeniran”
The NUT State Chairman in Delta State is Dickson Poubeni.
“The NUT State Chairman, Dickson Poubeni”
Governor Sheriff Oborevwori approved Grade Level 17 career progression for eligible university graduate teachers in public primary schools.
“approval of Grade Level 17 career progression for eligible university graduate teachers in public primary schools”
The approval ended the long-standing stagnation of graduate primary school teachers at Grade Level 14.
“ended the long-standing stagnation of graduate primary school teachers at Grade Level 14”
Governor Sheriff Oborevwori was represented by the Commissioner for Technical Education, Smart Ufoh.
“represented by the Commissioner for Technical Education, Smart Ufoh”
The Delta State government approved a 13th-month salary for public servants, including teachers.
“approved a 13th-month salary for public servants, including teachers”
Governor Alex Otti ordered the re-engagement of teachers disengaged or retired at 60 years but below 65 years of age.
“re-engagement of teachers who had been disengaged or retired on account of attaining 60 years but were below 65 years of age”
The retirement age for teachers was extended to 65.
“extension of the retirement age for teachers to 65”
The State NUT Chairman in Abia State is Madu ChukwuJekwu.
“State NUT Chairman, Madu ChukwuJekwu”
The Abia World Teachers Day celebration was held in Umuahia.
“World Teachers’ Day celebration in Umuahia”
Governor Otti directed that all outstanding check-off dues owed to teachers be settled within seven days.
“all outstanding check-off dues owed to teachers be settled within seven days”
Governor Otti directed that teachers whose salaries were delayed due to verification issues be paid by the end of October.
“teachers whose salaries had been delayed because of verification issues should be paid by the end of October”
Governor Otti ordered that salaries owed to 4,075 newly recruited teachers be paid before the end of the month.
“salaries owed to the 4,075 newly recruited teachers should also be paid before the end of the month”
Governor Otti directed the Abia State Universal Basic Education Board to harmonise outstanding 2021 and 2022 promotions with the State Head of Service.
“outstanding promotions for 2021 and 2022, the governor directed the Abia State Universal Basic Education Board to harmonise the process with the State Head of Service”
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