Nigeria Union of Teachers (NUT) has issued a stern warning to state governments that have yet to implement the newly approved minimum wage of N70,000. The warning comes as the union's patience with defaulting states wears thin.
NUT National President, Audu T. Amba, delivered the warning during the union's 19th quadrennial state conference in Ilorin on Monday. Amba's representative, Titilope Adebanjo, noted that the union will not hesitate to mobilise its members against non-compliant states.
The union has informed defaulting states that they will not remain idle, and will mobilise their members to ensure that governments act promptly. Despite the warning, the union commended President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for his efforts to improve teachers' welfare nationwide.
The NUT President expressed optimism that the insecurity situation in conflict-prone areas will improve before the next academic session. He noted that efforts are ongoing to secure schools and their environments.
The conference also featured calls on Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq to extend the retirement age of teachers from 60 to 65 years, a move that the union believes will help retain experienced educators in the system.
