Did buhari propose a new salary for teachers
A specific question!
According to various news sources, President Muhammadu Buhari did propose a new salary structure for teachers in Nigeria in 2020.
In October 2020, the President presented the 2021 Budget to the National Assembly, which included a proposal to increase the salaries of teachers in the country. The proposal aimed to improve the welfare of teachers and attract more qualified individuals to the profession.
The proposed new salary structure, which was designed by the Federal Ministry of Education, would see teachers earning between N30,000 and N100,000 per month, depending on their qualifications, experience, and the type of school they work in.
The proposed salary structure was as follows:
- N30,000 per month for untrained teachers
- N40,000 per month for trained teachers with a Bachelor's degree
- N50,000 per month for trained teachers with a Master's degree
- N60,000 per month for trained teachers with a Ph.D.
- N80,000 per month for principals of primary schools
- N100,000 per month for principals of secondary schools
The proposal was aimed at addressing the long-standing issue of low salaries for teachers in Nigeria, which has led to a shortage of qualified teachers in the country. The new salary structure was also intended to improve the overall quality of education in Nigeria.
It's worth noting that the proposal is still pending approval from the National Assembly, and it's unclear when the new salary structure will be implemented.