The Enugu state wing of the Nigeria Union of Teachers (NUT), has expressed profound gratitude to the state government for showing honest concern for the welfare of teachers in the state.
The teachers also noted that the Governor Peter Mbah’s administration had in about nine months in office met four of the five-point demands the union presented to him on assumption of office.
The union, which also dismissed a purported plan by some mischief-makers to incite teachers protest, added that there was no basis whatsoever for such, as Governor Mbah had wiped away their tears and restored hope in time of economic crisis.
Chairman of the Enugu state NUT, Comrade Theophilus Nweke, stated this while briefing journalists in Enugu Tuesday, saying Governor Mbah had demonstrated readiness to wipe away the tears of the teachers by not only paying wage awards to teachers in addition to their salaries since December 2023, but also resolving the three-year minimum wage face-off with previous administration.
“When the current administration came in, we met with them and presented our challenges to the governor who promised to address them.
“This administration has demonstrated its commitment to our welfare, thus why should we embark on any protest? Does that make any sense to anyone? What exactly should be the reason for the protest?,” the union asked.
