The Edo State chapter of the National Union of Teachers, NUT, has threatened to go on strike over the government’s failure to pay its welfare allowance.
This is contained in a statement issued by the state chairman of the union, Pius Okhueleigbe, and State Secretary, Comrade Mike Itua.
The union said that the agreement it entered with the state government on July 17, 2020 concerning teacher’s welfare and conditions of service are yet to be met.
The other demands tabled by the union are the non-release of 2019 Teachers promotions by SUBEB for four months after the state governor’s approval.
“Non-payment of Edo- BEST Training stipends of 2018 and 2019 to about two thousand Teachers who participated in the program.
“Non – remittance of the lawfully deducted schools monthly subvention from the account of Local Government Councils to School Heads from April 2020 till date and delay in the payment of Teachers monthly salaries among others”, the statement read in part.
The union requested a meeting with the government which they want scheduled for December 3 or December 4.
