Ireti Kingibe, the senator representing the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) has slammed the Bola Tinubu-led government for failure to pay the entitlement for teachers.
Her outburst comes following the strike embarked by the Federal Capital Territory Universal Basic Education Board, who took to the streets due to the prolonged non-payment of their entitlements.
In a press release and post shared on her X handle, Kingibe lamented that the teachers entrusted with the foundational education of children are being neglected by the government and charged them to rectify the situation immediately.
Her post reads,”I am deeply troubled by the ongoing protest by primary school teachers under the Federal Capital Territory Universal Basic Education Board, who have been forced to take to the streets due to the prolonged non-payment of their entitlements.
“It is unacceptable that individuals entrusted with the foundational education of our children our future are being neglected in this manner. Many of these teachers have not received their promotion arrears, leave grants, and peculiar allowances since 2021.
“This is not just an administrative failure; it is a moral failure.I call on the FCT Administration, the Area Councils, and all relevant agencies to do everything necessary to rectify the situation without further delay.
“Teachers are not beggars. They are nation-builders, and they deserve to be treated with the dignity and respect their role demands.
“Let me be very clear: this situation *cannot* be allowed to persist. I am committed to using my office to push for the immediate resolution of this matter and will continue to engage the necessary authorities until the rights of these teachers are fully restored.
“Our children deserve quality education, and that starts with motivated, supported, and fairly treated teachers. I urge all relevant offices to act now before this issue causes deeper harm to the educational fabric of the FCT.Senator Ireti KingibeSenator Federal Capital Territory (FCT)
