FG to Allocate 25% National Budget to Education

Professor Tahir Mamman, the Minister of Education, has assured teachers across the country that the federal government will give priority to their welfare.

Professor Mamman made the pledge in Abuja at a Press conference ahead of the World Teacher’s Day celebration coming up on October 5.

He said given the critical role teacher’s play in the society, they deserve better remuneration.

He tasked stakeholders on policies that would strengthen the sector in line with global practices to complement Federal Government’s promise of allotting 25% of the budget to education.

The Minister said the commemoration of World Teachers Day was to draw attention to the challenges of teachers and proffer solutions.

Professor Mamman listed activities lined up for the event to include a symposium, presentation of award of excellence to school administrators and teachers who have distinguished themselves in the profession.

On safeguarding schools, he said the Ministry was liaising with relevant agencies to review the security architecture.

Comrade Audu Amba, the President, Nigeria Union of Teachers (NUT), highlighted some of the challenges facing teachers, and appealed for the implementation of the Teacher Policy reforms approved by the previous administration to ensure quality in the educational system.

September 28, 2023