NAGRAT warns of possible industrial tension as 28,000 promoted teachers await payment
The National Association of Graduate Teachers (NAGRAT) has expressed disappointment over government’s continued failure to honour its promise to pay teachers who have been promoted, warning that further delays could trigger serious consequences in the education sector. NAGRAT President, Jacob Anaba, says about 28,000 promoted teachers are still awaiting payment, despite repeated assurances from…
The National Association of Graduate Teachers (NAGRAT) has warned of possible industrial unrest as over 28,000 promoted teachers remain unpaid. NAGRAT's Jacob Anaba criticized the government's repeated failure to meet deadlines for settling these teachers' outstanding promotion-related entitlements. Initially, the government set September 30, 2026, as the deadline, but this and subsequent deadlines of October 15 and October 30, 2026, also passed without the promised payments.
Anaba expressed deep frustration, stating that the continued delay could lead to serious consequences for the education sector. He stressed that the government's latest commitment by November 16, 2026, must be honored to prevent further erosion of teachers' confidence. Anaba revealed that some promoted teachers were also facing additional financial challenges due to their ranks not being correctly reflected in the payroll system, affecting their salaries.
To avoid further complications, NAGRAT has urged for a direct link between promotions and the payroll system to ensure automatic placement and corresponding salary adjustments.
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