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Senate Frowns At States’ Failure To Pay Teachers’ Salaries

The Senate has expressed concern over the persistent failure of some state governments to pay teachers’ salaries. To this end, the members of the upper … Continue reading Senate Frowns At States’ Failure To Pay Teachers’ Salaries


Teachers' salaries, SenateThe Senate has expressed concern over the persistent failure of some state governments to pay teachers’ salaries.

To this end, the members of the upper legislative chamber have urged the federal, state and local governments to immediately take steps towards the payment of all outstanding salary arrears owed teachers.

The lawmakers also urged the states to immediately begin the implementation of a priority expenditure scheme that will equate the payment of teachers’ salaries with public expenditure such as security.

The resolutions were the aftermath of a motion by Senator Dino Melaye.