- Say it’s not feasible
Reports indicates that the Nigerian governors are not happy about the new package approved by President Muhammadu Buhari for teachers across the country.
It was learnt that the governors were shocked that the Federal Government did not consult them before unilaterally unfolding the package during the 2020 World Teachers Day, on October 5.
The governors insist, according to reports,a that since education is on the concurrent list, the Federal Government ought to have sought their input. It was also learnt that the major challenge facing the governors is how to get funds to implement the new welfare package.
Some governors were said to be pushing for an amendment to the Universal Basic Education Act to free more cash for states to enable them to pay the new salary.
There are indications that the Nigeria Governors Forum (NGF) might meet with Minister of Education Malam Adamu Adamu, on how to address the challenges associated with the new package.
President Buhari had on October 5, announced a new welfare package for the teachers in Nigeria.
