Enugu Education Board Upholds Discipline: Dismisses Five Teachers for Misconduct, Truancy
Dr. Ajah revealed that the dismissed teachers had been found guilty of various infractions, including misconduct, truancy, absence from duty without permission, and insubordination. He highlighted that one of the dismissed teachers, Mrs. Ujunwa Onyia, was involved in thirteen cases of misconduct and insubordination.
AKACHI NOEL 
The Chairman of the Enugu State Universal Basic Education Board (ENSUBEB), Dr. Gabriel Ajah, has defended the dismissal of five teachers from the board, stating that the agency maintains strict adherence to due process in dealing with errant staff.
Addressing reporters in Enugu, Dr. Ajah emphasized the board's commitment to discipline and adherence to the code of conduct, which he believes will contribute to the enhancement of educational standards in the state. He clarified that the dismissal of the teachers was not related to their advocacy for the payment of the N30,000 minimum wage for teachers in the state.
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Dr. Ajah revealed that the dismissed teachers had been found guilty of various infractions, including misconduct, truancy, absence from duty without permission, and insubordination. He highlighted that one of the dismissed teachers, Mrs. Ujunwa Onyia, was involved in thirteen cases of misconduct and insubordination.
Providing evidence to support his claims, Dr. Ajah presented an apology letter written by Mrs. Onyia and four other dismissed teachers, acknowledging their wrongdoing and expressing remorse. In the letter, they pleaded for reinstatement and promised to uphold proper conduct in the future.
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Meanwhile, the Nigeria Union of Teachers (NUT), Enugu State Chapter, expressed gratitude to Governor Peter Mbah for implementing the N30,000 minimum wage for primary school teachers in the state. The union reiterated its stance against indiscipline and breaches of civil service rules by teachers, emphasizing that the dismissed teachers were not members of the NUT executive and did not consult with the union before their actions.
The Chairman of the Enugu NUT, Comrade Theophilus Nweke, pledged the teachers' support for Governor Mbah's efforts to improve the education sector in the state. He highlighted the governor's commitment to addressing teachers' concerns and ensuring their welfare, urging teachers to reciprocate by demonstrating dedication and ethical conduct in their duties.
