Abuja Teacher Advocates for Fair Pay on World Teachers' Day

On World Teachers' Day, celebrated every October 5, educators are calling for fair compensation and recognition for their contributions to society. Mrs. Aisha Musa, a teacher based in Abuja, criticized the exploitation of teachers, stating that many work under difficult conditions for inadequate pay, often receiving salaries that do not reflect their efforts.

She emphasized that the saying "a teacher's reward is in heaven" should not be used to justify low wages, as teachers deserve fair compensation for their work. Rosemary Ejimole Mbe, a lecturer at Alex Ekwueme Federal University Ndufu-Alike in Ebonyi State, echoed these sentiments, urging the government to implement necessary plans to reward teachers on Earth.

She described teaching as a call to service that involves significant sacrifices, including early mornings and long hours, yet many teachers are still owed several months' salaries while schools continue to collect fees from parents.