NUT defends N5,000 deduction from Taraba teachers’ arrears
The deduction of N5,000 from the salaries and arrears of primary school teachers in Taraba State has triggered controversy, with affected teachers questioning the legality, purpose and approval behind the collection. The development has generated complaints among teachers after some discovered that the amount had been deducted from their payments. The issue subsequently attracted attention […]…
A controversy has arisen over the deduction of N5,000 from the primary school teachers' salaries and arrears in Taraba State, with teachers questioning the legality and purpose behind the collection. The Taraba State Universal Basic Education Board (TSUBEB) maintains that the deduction is authorized and was intended to fund the production of permanent identity cards for teachers.
The board claims that the initiative was discussed and supported by the Nigeria Union of Teachers (NUT) Taraba State Wing after consultations. They assert that the identity cards will help establish an accurate database of teachers for the current governor's administration. The NUT has also defended the collection, stating that the decision was made in 2024 with the consent of the appropriate board, with the aim of determining the actual number of teachers working in the state and establishing accurate personnel records.
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