Taraba Teachers Demand Upgrade to Permanent Secretary Positions

By Nick Yashi

The Nigeria Union of Teachers (NUT), Taraba State Wing, has called on the state government to appoint qualified and experienced teachers to the position of Permanent Secretary in the state civil service.

Comrade Nathan Solomon, the union's chairman, made the call on Monday during the World Teachers' Day celebration in Jalingo. He stressed the need for greater recognition of the teaching profession, saying qualified teachers should be given opportunities to contribute their expertise to policy formulation and administration within the civil service.

He noted that teachers' experience and professional knowledge could add significant value to the education sector and the wider public administration.

Solomon said the theme of this year's celebration, "Standing with Teachers: Sixty Years of Promoting the Profession, Advancing Its Status and Shaping the Future," underscored the critical role teachers continue to play in strengthening the education sector, promoting professional development and shaping the future of society.

Meanwhile, the Taraba State Government commended teachers for their invaluable contributions to nation-building and the development of the education sector.

The Commissioner for Secondary, Technical and Vocational Education, Augustina Godwin, who was represented by the Secretary of the ministry, Rabi Sunday, said the government recognised the vital role teachers play in the development of the state and would continue to provide an enabling environment for academic excellence.

She noted that teachers had played a significant role in the successful implementation of the state government's free education policy, urging them to sustain their commitment and dedication to duty.

Also speaking, the Commissioner for Primary and Nursery Education, Fatima Habeeb, represented by the ministry's Secretary, Ahmadu Danjuma, commended teachers for their positive impact on society through the education and upbringing of children.

Habeeb lauded the resilience and dedication of teachers in the discharge of their responsibilities, assuring them that the government would continue to prioritise the prompt payment of their salaries.

She also assured teachers that their promotions and annual increments would be considered by the government in due course, while urging them to remain committed to their duties.

In her remarks, the Chairperson of the Taraba State Universal Basic Education Board (TSUBEB), Christiana Taninga Binga, urged teachers to remain committed to raising future leaders, assuring them of the government's continued support towards improving their welfare and working conditions.