Connect with us

Education

Salaries: NUT Threatens Indefinite Nationwide Strike

Published

on

The leadership of Nigeria Union of Teachers (NUT) has threatened to declare indefinite strike action in all states owing teachers backlog of salaries.

Speaking at the 2018 Solemn Assembly of the union on Thursday in Abuja, NUT National President, Comrade Michael Olukoya lamented many states governments were owing teachers for several months.

He said the strike would be announced after gathering situation report from the states.

The Solemn Assembly is held annually to kick-start NUT’s activities in the New Year and was observed with prayer sessions to seek the hand of God to end incessant killings and maiming across the country.

Prayers were also held for the nation’s economic recovery, political stability, religious tolerance improvement in the security of lives and property across the nation.

Olukoya was bitter about the attitude of some of the state governments to the welfare of teachers, urged those owing teachers to pay them promptly or have their schools shutdown.

He gave the names of the states owing teachers salary as: Benue (12 months), Nasarawa (26 months half salaries), Taraba (6 months), Ondo (4 months), Kwara (2 months), Abia (5 months primary, secondary 7 months), Ekiti (9 months primary, 5 months secondary), Kaduna (5 months primary, 5 months secondary), Delta (5 months primary, 5 months secondary), Osun (primary and secondary, 28 months),  Oyo (1 month) and Bayelsa (7 months primary, 3 months secondary).

He also condemned the sacking of over 21,000 primary school teachers in Kaduna State on account of the “spurious claim that the teachers could not score up to 75 percentage in a competency test that was conducted by the state government without recourse to the Teachers Registration Council of Nigeria.”

He said: “We are dismayed over this show of impunity and lack of respect for the rule of law.”

He called on the Kaduna State government to rescind its decision.

The NUT boss also said that there was the need to review the retirement age of teachers from 60 to 65 years.

He also opposed the transfer of the funding and management of primary education to Local Government Councils in the name of granting autonomy to the councils.

The union further condemned the hardship being experienced by retired teachers in some states where they were glaringly denied their pension and gratuity for years after rendering meritorious service to the nation.

It, however, commended the state governments that have regularly paid salaries and allowances of teachers to continue in their good works

GrassRoots.ng is on a critical mission; to objectively and honestly represent the voice of ‘grassrooters’ in International, Federal, State and Local Government fora; heralding the achievements of political and other leaders and investors alike, without discrimination. This daily, digital news publication platform serves as the leading source of up-to-date information on how people and events reflect on the global community. The pragmatic articles reflect on the life of the community people, covering news/current affairs, business, technology, culture and fashion, entertainment, sports, State, National and International issues that directly impact the locals.

Education

South East Educators Conference “SEEC” Invites Educators In The South East Region For An Enlightenment Conference On The Future Of Education Through The Use Of Technology And AI Innovations

Published

on

As an Educator in our world today, We all can agree that the world is evolving, And education and it’s techniques aren’t left out.

Are you an educator in the south east? Is your curriculum keeping pace with the digital revolution?
This is why the South East Educators Conference has come to enlighten Educators in the south east.

Join the SEEC for an insightful discussion on how to ensure your teaching methods stay relevant in today’s fast-evolving digital landscape. Learn strategies to enhance your curriculum and empower your students for success in the digital age.

If you are ready to embark on a journey of learning, collaboration, and inspiration? Then the Southeast Educators Conference is where you need to be as they are bringing together a diverse lineup of speakers from across the globe to share their expertise and insights in the field of education.

This is your chance to learn from the best and brightest minds in the education space, to gain fresh perspectives, and to exchange ideas with fellow educators from diverse backgrounds. Whether you’re a seasoned educator or just starting out in your career, there’s something for everyone at the conference. Don’t get left behind!

The conference is scheduled to hold from the 18th to the 19th of April 2024, At the Nike Lake Resort In Enugu.

The South East Educators Conference isn’t just about learning. It’s also about collaboration and networking.
Connect with experts in your field, forge new partnerships, and discover opportunities for growth and innovation.

sign up here >> https://southeasteducatorsconference.com/

Continue Reading

Education

VDL: Essay Contest Alert For Senior Secondary School Students In Nigeria. Interesting Prizes For Winners Attached

Published

on

If you are a secondary School student in the senior category (SS1 – SS3) in Nigeria, Here is your chance to showcase your writing prowess in the “Values for daily living ESSAY CONTEST”

The VDL has set out in full motion to reward students who are eager to unleash their academic brilliance and challenge their inner strength.

This opportunity serves as a way to give back to the society by not only inculcating the values needed for a better society, But by additionally encouraging students to let their inner lights shine even brighter.

With the VDL Essay contest, Winners get to take home a whooping sum of;
₦500,000 For the student in place of the 1st Position,

₦300,000 For the student in place of the 2nd position, And

₦200,000 For the student in place of the 3rd position.

And it gets even better as the prize doesn’t just end here.
Winners will enjoy numerous benefits that will expose and propel them to a more beautiful journey ahead.

So what are you waiting for?

Are you a parent, A guardian, A teacher, A friend, Whoever you are, Share the Goodnews around and tell a friend to tell another friend.
Get that eligible student(s) registered as soon as possible as registrations will be ending on the 28th of February 2024.

To register and submit your essay, Visit the website by clicking on the link displayed on the Eflyer.

Please carefully read through the instructions on the website before registering.

Seize this moment to make your Narrative count!

Continue Reading

Education

Anambra Govt Kickstarts CBT Tests for Recruitment of 3000 Teachers

Report by Sandra Ani

Published

on

Soludo CBT Tests for Teachers
Governor Chukwuma Soludo of Anambra State

Anambra State Government on Thursday commenced the conduct of Computer-Based Tests for applicants for the 2023 teachers’ recruitment exercise.

In this second batch of teachers’ recruitment going on under the present administration of Governor Chukwuma Soludo, 3000 teachers are targeted, for Post Primary School Service Commission, PPSSC and the State Universal Basic Education Board, ASUBEB.

The recruitment is driven by the Commission and the Board, with technical support from the State ICT Agency.

Our correspondent who visited some of the centres in Awka, reports a seamless exercise which started as early as 7am.

Governor Chukwuma Soludo of Anambra State
CBT Tests for teachers recruitment in Anambra State

The applicants were verified by the ICT Agency technical staff with their national identity cards and examination slip before they were alowed into the CBT hall for the examination which lasted for about only 30 minutes.

Speaking at the Staff Development Centre, Awka, venue for the ASUBEB examination, the ASUBEB Chairman, Dr. Vera Nkiru Nwadinobi, disclosed that over 19,500 applications were received on the application portal, with the applicants grouped in batches for the examination.

According to her, the CBT examination is part of the governor’s strategies to train digital teachers, who will drive the vision of digital schools in the state.

“There is no way we can have smart schools when the teachers are not ICT compliant, hence the need to conduct the computer-based tests,” she said.

Dr Nwadinobi made it clear that the latest recruitment exercise is to fill the shortfall in the number of teachers in hard-to-reach communities of the state, reminding the applicants that the Board will not entertain any application for transfers when recruited.

She assured that the partnership with the State ICT Agency is critical to ensure that process is seamless and failproof.

Also speaking, the Chairman of PPSSC, Prof Nkechi Ikediugwu observed that the CBT process will help address the numerous bottlenecks associated with paper examinations for teachers’ recruitment.

On his part, the MD/CEO of the State ICT Agency, Chukwuemeka Fred Agbata, CFA, said his agency is providing technical support for the process, as the government agency with the mandate to deliver the ‘Everything Technology and Technology Everywhere’ vision of Mr. Governor.

“What we are looking at is a situation where we provide the millieu for the full exploration of technology across board and there can be no end to the benefits for Anambra people.

“That’s Mr Governor’s vision and that’s what we are driving,” he said.

Some of the applicants, Okonkwo Emmanuella and Michael Maduako, who spoke with our correspondent  commended the initiative of the CBT exams, saying it has done away with so many bottlenecks usually characteristic of such exercises.

Recall that Governor Soludo had earlier last year recruited 5,000 teachers in specific areas of need.

Therefore, the ICT Agency is providing technical support in line with our mandate and in support of Mr. Governor’s vision for a technologically sound state

Continue Reading

Trending