*KEBBI STATE GOVT. APPROVES N75,000 MINIMUM WAGE FOR 17,620 TEACHERS*
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The Kebbi State Government has approved a minimum wage of ₦75,000 for 17,620 teachers across the state, bringing their earnings in line with the minimum wage applicable to other state civil servants.
The State Chairman of the Nigeria Union of Teachers (NUT), Comrade Abubakar Zaki, disclosed the development while addressing journalists in Birnin Kebbi. He said the approval followed Governor Nasir Idris’ endorsement of the White Paper on the report of a committee established to audit the state’s teaching workforce and review its salary structure.
According to the NUT, the verification exercise was designed to establish the actual number of teachers in the state, determine their qualifications and review the existing salary arrangements. Following the exercise, 17,620 teachers were identified as beneficiaries of the new wage benchmark.
The new salary structure is expected to take effect from October 2026, according to the teachers’ union. The implementation is expected to provide a uniform minimum wage benchmark for eligible teachers across the state.
The development comes alongside other measures highlighted by the NUT to improve the education sector. These include the rehabilitation of 2,650 schools and the construction of 200 new schools, aimed at improving facilities and creating a more conducive environment for teaching and learning.
The union also noted that the retirement age for teachers had been extended from 60 to 65 years, while the maximum period of service was increased from 35 to 40 years.
The NUT has urged teachers to reciprocate the government’s measures with renewed dedication, professionalism and commitment to their responsibilities, stressing the importance of improved teacher welfare alongside quality education delivery.
The implementation of the new wage will now be closely watched by teachers and education stakeholders as the state works to translate the salary reform and infrastructure investments into improved conditions for educators and better learning outcomes for pupils.
