Kebbi State Raises Teacher Minimum Wage to N75,000

The Kebbi State Government has approved a new minimum wage of N75,000 for 17,620 teachers across the state, following the endorsement of a White Paper by Governor Nasir Idris. This White Paper was produced by a committee tasked with auditing the teaching workforce and reviewing existing salary structures.

The Union of Teachers (NUT) State Chairman, Abubakar Zaki, confirmed that the new minimum wage will take effect from October 2026. The salary review was part of a formal government process that assessed the size of the teaching workforce and current payment structures.

The governor's approval provided official backing for the new wage structure. In addition to the pay adjustment, the state government is also focused on improving physical learning conditions by rehabilitating 2,650 schools and constructing 200 new ones.

Zaki praised the government's commitment and urged teachers to respond with enhanced professional conduct and dedication.