Kano State Governor Abdullahi Ganduje on Thursday signed an agreement to build 5,000 houses for the teachers in the State. The aim is to assist in boosting the welfare of teachers in the State.
Mohammed Lawan, Commissioner for Justice, speaking on behalf of the Governor recalled several initiatives of his administration to boost the morale of teachers in the North West state.
Enumerating the efforts of the State Government to improve teachers welfare in the State, he cited example that the retirement age was reviewed from 60 to 65 and the age of service from 35 to 40 years.
Adding that that since 2015, the state has promptly paid the counterpart funding for the Universal Basic Education (UBEC) while his administration has equally dedicated twenty six percent of its annual budget to education.
Appreciating the efforts of the, British Council in assisting the State Government train and retrain teachers on novel approaches to teaching, thus improving the quality of education being imparted to students in a seamless manner.
“You know we used to have GRA (Government Reserved Areas) now we now have TRA in Kano, which means Teachers Reserved Areas as part of the effort to restore the dignity of education in the state.”
Former Kano State Governor and Senator representing Kano Central, Ibrahim Shakarau, said the housing project “is so dear to the development of education,” reiterating that of all the projects embarked on by the State Government towards the welfare of Teachers, the housing Project was number one. He further commended Governor Ganduje for his special interest in the welfare of teachers.
Adding that “Having plans for teachers to retire into a decent home is also Godly”.
“Only God knows the reward you will get by investing in the lives of teachers. Only a Godly man will invest in education because many of those who invested in education will not leave to see the result.”Managing Director of ‘Family Homes’, Femi Adewole, giving his Presentation assured the Teachers and all present of his company determination to deliver within the given timeframe.
In his words, “It is our turn to do our part, I want to assure you that we will do our part and Teachers in Kano state will start seeing the completion of those houses this year.”
Speaking earlier, Ahmed Ambali, Kano state chairman of the Nigeria Union of Teachers (NUT) appreciated the Governor of Kano State for setting the pace in improving the welfare conditions of Teachers in Kano State asking other State Governors to follow suit