World Teachers’ Day: Dan’iya Calls for Better Pay, Training for Sokoto Teachers
The African Democratic Congress governorship candidate in Sokoto State, Manir Dan’iya, has called on the state government to urgently address concerns over teachers’ salaries, employment status and welfare. Dan’iya made the call in a statement issued on Monday by his Media Aide, Aminu Abdullahi, to mark the 2026 World Teachers’ Day. He commended teachers across the state for their dedication despite the challenges confronting the profession, but said the annual celebration should go beyond ceremonies to addressing issues affecting their livelihoods. Dan’iya expressed particular concern over reports of delays in the payment of September 2026 salaries of primary school teachers and called for clarity on the status of workers affected by reported payroll deletions. He said reports that about 4,000 teachers were removed from the state payroll should not automatically be interpreted as formal dismissal and urged the government to clarify the position of the affected personnel.
The ADC candidate also referred to the state government’s September 23 announcement of a committee to verify 3,100 newly recruited civil servants and facilitate salary payments to eligible workers. The state government said the committee, which includes representatives of the Teachers Service Board and the Nigeria Labour Congress, would verify that newly recruited staff had resumed at their assigned ministries, departments and agencies before processing their salaries. Dan’iya said such verification exercises should provide clear timelines and avoid prolonged uncertainty for legitimately employed workers. He also called for regular teacher training, improved teaching materials and working environments, clearer career progression and stronger attention to tertiary institutions. According to him, improving education requires not only infrastructure and funding but also investment in the welfare and professional development of the personnel responsible for teaching. He urged the government to establish a transparent mechanism for resolving payroll complaints and other employment issues affecting teachers.
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