Introduction to the Article
The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), Kaduna chapter, has commended the State governor, Sen. Uba Sani, for recalling some of the teachers dismissed by the immediate past administration in the state. The State NLC chairman, Mr Ayuba Suleiman, gave the commendation while addressing members of the Nigerian Guild of Investigative Journalists (NGIJ), who are currently in the state on a Governance Assessment visit.
Background on the Teacher Dismissals
It would be recalled that Kaduna former governor, Nasir el-Rufai, had sacked more than 23,000 teachers, including the then National President of the Nigerian Union of Teachers (NUT), between 2018 and 2021. Suleiman disclosed that the present administration had so far reinstated head teachers, administrative staff and science teachers affected by the mass sack, noting that the process of correcting the errors of the past government was ongoing.
New Minimum Wage Implementation
On the issue of new minimum wage, the labour leader revealed that the governor had approved the payment of N72,000 minimum wage for workers on grade levels 1–7, saying that it has already taken effect. “We appreciate His Excellency for his prompt action on the new minimum wage. Discussions are ongoing on the consequential adjustments for senior staff and the state government will require more than N1.2 billion monthly to fully implement the new wage structure.”
Transportation Support for Workers and Students
He further lauded the governor for deploying 20 buses to provide free transportation to workers and students as a measure to cushion the impact of fuel subsidy removal. The NGIJ members are engaging stakeholders through administering questionnaires across the 23 local government areas of Kaduna State as part of their ongoing Governance Assessment among other strategies.
Conclusion
The actions of Governor Sen. Uba Sani to recall dismissed teachers and implement the new minimum wage demonstrate a commitment to addressing the concerns of workers in Kaduna State. The provision of free transportation is also a welcome measure to mitigate the effects of fuel subsidy removal on the populace. These steps are expected to improve the welfare of workers and the overall governance of the state.
FAQs
- Q: How many teachers were sacked by the former governor of Kaduna State?
A: More than 23,000 teachers were sacked between 2018 and 2021. - Q: What is the new minimum wage approved by the governor for workers on grade levels 1–7?
A: The new minimum wage is N72,000. - Q: What measure has the governor taken to cushion the impact of fuel subsidy removal?
A: The governor has deployed 20 buses to provide free transportation to workers and students.
Source: nannews.ng
