Governor Nasir Idris of Kebbi State has announced the formation of a committee to review the salary structure of primary school teachers, giving it 30 days to submit recommendations. The announcement came Tuesday during a meeting with teachers, education secretaries and local government chairmen at the Presidential Lodge in Birnin Kebbi. Idris stated the committee's findings would be carefully considered, assuring teachers that their welfare remains a priority. He emphasized his administration's commitment to full implementation of the minimum wage for teachers.
Idris, who described teaching as his constituency, said he still identifies as a teacher and credited educators for his election. "This government belongs to you because I am one of you. I am still a teacher, and it was your support and votes that brought me to this position. I will not allow anyone to cheat you," he said. He urged teachers to remain focused and avoid being used by those seeking to discredit his administration.
Local government chairmen confirmed during the meeting that salary adjustments had begun but were not yet fully implemented. The governor also pledged to introduce loan schemes for teachers, including vehicle, motorcycle and housing loans, to improve their living conditions. He stressed the importance of quality basic education to the state's development.
On Monday, Idris distributed 225 motorcycles to councillors from Kebbi's 21 local government areas at the Government House in Birnin Kebbi. He said the motorcycles would help councillors, especially those in remote areas, carry out their duties more effectively. The gesture, he said, reflects the administration's commitment to strengthening grassroots governance and improving service delivery.
The governor claims to be a teacher at heart yet relies on a 30-day committee to determine if teachers are underpaid, despite having governed for years. He has known since his election that salaries were below standard, but only now is initiating a review. The same administration that fast-tracked motorcycle distribution to councillors has left teachers waiting for wage clarity. This delay suggests whose welfare is truly prioritized.
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