Kebbi NLC Rejects Malami's Teacher Salary Promises

The Kebbi State Chapter of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) urged its members on Monday to ignore promises made by Abubakar Malami, the immediate past Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, regarding a proposed monthly wage of N110,000 for teachers if he is elected Governor in the 2027 governorship election. Comrade Muritala Usman, the State NLC Chairman, criticized Malami's statements during a press conference in Birnin-Kebbi, particularly his claim about the NLC's lack of a befitting secretariat, despite the existence of one in Kebbi State.

Usman questioned Malami's credibility, noting that he established private schools after leaving office and asked how many teachers he pays the promised amount. He also highlighted the achievements of Governor Nasiru Idris, who pays state workers N75,000, has improved transportation by acquiring 50 buses, and has abolished casual worker statuses, granting permanent appointments.

Additionally, Idris extended the retirement age for certain workers from 60 to 65 years.