Gombe Teachers Demand Better Welfare on World Teachers’ Day

On World Teachers’ Day, teachers in Gombe State expressed their dissatisfaction with poor welfare, inadequate salaries, and rising living costs. Malam Muhammadu Sanusi, a teacher at Gombe Comprehensive Secondary School, highlighted that their earnings are insufficient to cover basic needs, stating, “Our take-home doesn’t take us home.” Malam Lamido Dantiti from an LEA school emphasized that the current minimum wage fails to meet the pressing demands of teachers, especially those with families.

Malam Sambo Murtala noted that many teachers struggle to balance their professional duties with family responsibilities. Mrs. Salome Gambo pointed out that economic hardships significantly impact teachers, with a large portion of their income going towards essential expenses.

She argued that teachers should enjoy the rewards of their labor during their lifetime, not just posthumously. The teachers collectively urged the government to prioritize their welfare through better salaries, timely promotions, improved working conditions, and incentives to restore dignity to the teaching profession.