Human Rights Writers Association of Nigeria , on Wednesday, called for immediate action regarding the plight of 1,800 teachers employed in Federal Government Unity Schools who have reportedly been unpaid for 36 months.
HURIWA stressed that the entire problem started during Buhari’s time, and Adamu Adamu, as the then Minister of Education, should be held accountable. “However, over 1,800 teachers, recruited between 2018 and 2020, have not been paid their salaries. These alleged unpaid arrears, along with other allowances, amount to over N3.4 billion. The affected teachers, employed as education officers and posted to schools across Nigeria, have also not received their first 28 days allowance, which is typically provided to cover initial expenses for new employees in public service.
The association also urged the current administration of President Bola Tinubu to issue a stern caution to the present Ministers of Education.