{
  "id": 12190168,
  "title": "ADC guber candidate, Dan’iya urges action on Sokoto teachers’ salaries",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/05/adc-guber-candidate-daniya-urges-action-on-sokoto-teachers-salaries",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-05T16:28:04.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Daily Post Nigeria",
    "slug": "daily-post-nigeria",
    "url": "https://dailypost.ng/2026/10/05/adc-guber-candidate-daniya-urges-action-on-sokoto-teachers-salaries/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The African Democratic Congress, representing Sokoto State in gubernatorial elections, has urged the state government to take immediate action on the issue of teacher salary delays and employment uncertainties, in a statement marking the 2026 World Teachers’ Day. Dan’iya, the candidate, expressed deep concern over reports of delayed payments for September 2026 salaries for primary school teachers. He highlighted the critical nature of this issue, stating that \"You cannot build a strong education system while the people entrusted with educating our children are worried about whether their salaries will be paid, whether their appointments will stand, or whether they will receive the training and professional support required to do their jobs effectively.\"\n\nAdding to his concerns, Dan’iya brought attention to the situation of approximately 4,000 teachers who reportedly had their names removed from the state payroll following the inauguration of the current administration. He cautioned against interpreting such payroll deletions as formal dismissals, urging the government to provide clarity on the status of these affected workers.",
  "summary": "The African Democratic Congress, ADC, governorship candidate in Sokoto State, Manir Dan’iya, has called on the state government to urgently address salary delays and employment uncertainties affecting teachers. Dan’iya made the call in a statement issued on Monday by his media aide, Aminu Abdullahi, to mark the 2026 World Teachers’ Day. He expressed concern over […] ADC guber candidate, Dan’iya…",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}