From Godwin Agia, Jalingo
The Nigerian Union of Teachers NUT, Taraba State Wing, has appealed to Governor Agbu Kefas to clear their five (5) months outstanding salaries.
Comr. Solomon Nathan, union leader made the appeal while speaking to Journalists in Jalingo.
According to the union leader, teachers have been owed 5 months salaries under the watch of the former governor, Darius Dickson Ishaku.
He maintained that, “I wish to also appeal that the 5 months outstanding salaries of teachers left by the immediate past administration of Darius Ishaku, be consider for payment. We are appealing for the governor to also prevail on the state Primary Board to remit the union’s check up dues which have been withheld for over two years”. The NUT chairman appealed.
Comr. Solomon also commended Governor Agbu Kefas for reinstatement of the hitherto sacked 16 teachers by former governor Darius Ishaku.
The chairman also saluted the governor’s human face by clearing all the 18 months withheld salaries of the hitherto sacked teachers.
“I wish to salute governor Kefas for his Godly spirit by reinstating teachers who were sacked by former governor Darius Ishaku.
“I commend the governor for also clearing all their 18 months withheld arrears. The governor’s action is a proof that he is ready to transform the education sector of Taraba state.”
