ASUSS President Advocates for Teacher Salary Reform

On October 5, during the joint national celebration of World Teachers’ Day in Abuja, Mr Sola Adigun, the National President of ASUSS, advocated for a special salary structure for teachers. He emphasized that this structure should reflect the responsibilities and professional demands of teaching, rewarding experience, qualifications, and competence.

Adigun highlighted that inadequate remuneration and poor working conditions deter young Nigerians from pursuing teaching careers. He proposed a brain-retention policy to attract qualified professionals, suggesting competitive incentives, continuous professional development, and rural posting allowances.

Adigun urged the 36 State Governments to fully implement the Harmonised Retirement Age for Teachers in Nigeria Act, 2022, and to respect court decisions regarding union representation. He called for improved learning environments in schools, including modern classrooms and functional ICT laboratories, and stressed the importance of involving teachers in education policy formulation.

Adigun also noted the need for regular training and ethical standards among teachers, asserting that investment in teachers is crucial for national development.