From: Femi Oyelola in Kaduna
The Nigeria Union of Teachers, Kaduna State Wing, has distanced itself from a purported planned protest by a so-called Coalition of Primary School Teachers (CPST) on non-implementation of Minimum Wage.
This was contained in a Statement by Ibrahim Dalhatu and Adamu, Ayuba Kaltungo State Chairman and State Secretary, respectively and made available to the media in Kaduna yesterday.
The statement stated that the Coalition of Primary School Teachers CPST is not an organ of the Union. Hence, it has no “Loco stands” to advocate on behalf of our members, be it primary or secondary. Suffice it to say that only the Nigeria Union of Teachers has the mandate to speak on behalf of teachers, be it primary or secondary school.
The statement further stated that the leadership of the Union has been in constant meetings with the (SUBEB) on the issue of Minimum Wage.
Subsequently, the State Government set up a Committee on teacher biometrics and other Civil Servants as a prerequisite for the implementation of Minimum Wage.
The Union consented to the idea of teachers’ verification in view of the envisaged benefit, as the importance of data cannot be overemphasized in any setup.
The leadership of the Union stressed that it has consulted widely with its members through various organs.
“ It was obvious that our goals and values vary with that of the dissident group called CPST. We do not align with the idea of protest.
“We understand and consent to the importance of expressing dissent and advocating for our member’s rights through collective bargaining.
“ There is no gainsaying that the present administration, as opposed to the former despondent, is open to fair negotiation. Strikes, protests, or any form of expression of grievance or dissatisfaction becomes eminent only when doors for negotiation are seal.”
The TDF described it as a bold move to prevent a total breakdown of law and order following protracted political rancour between the Executive and Legislative arms of government.
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