Ebonyi State is The Worst Place To Be A Teacher- Aggrieved Teacher Says
Public school teachers in Ebonyi State are reportedly suffering due to salary cuts implemented by the previous government. Despite hopes that the current administration would address this issue, there has been no change in the situation. This has led many to label Ebonyi State as one of the worst places to be a teacher.
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Nigerians have raised alarm over the deteriorating state of education in Ebonyi State, highlighting the dire situation faced by public school teachers due to slashed salaries and a lack of recruitment in the sector.
Public school teachers in Ebonyi State are reportedly suffering due to salary cuts implemented by the previous government. Despite hopes that the current administration would address this issue, there has been no change in the situation. This has led many to label Ebonyi State as one of the worst places to be a teacher.
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The issue is further compounded by allegations that there has been no recruitment of teachers in the past ten years, while existing workers retire every week. This has raised concerns about the future of education in the state and the welfare of the teachers. Even the few who have been recruited are reportedly poorly paid, adding to the growing discontent among the teaching community in Ebonyi State.
"Public school teachers in Ebonyi State are suffering. That’s one of the worst places to be a teacher", an aggrieved teacher added further revealing the poor state of education in the state.
Furthermore, it has been alleged that Ebonyi State has not conducted any significant recruitment of teachers in the past decade, despite the regular retirement of workers.
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The plight of these teachers has not gone unnoticed, with many citizens calling out the state government to take immediate action.
The citizens of Ebonyi State urged the governor, Francis Nwifuru and the Ebonyi Government to prioritize the welfare of teachers and the state of education. They believe that improving the conditions for teachers will have a positive impact on the quality of education in the state.
The state government has yet to respond to these allegations and the calls for action. As the outcry continues to grow, it remains to be seen how the situation will unfold and what steps will be taken to address these pressing issues.
