Enugu State Governor Peter Mbah Clears 8-Month Salary Arrears for College Workers, Alleviating Financial Strain
The decision reflects Governor Mbah's pledge to prioritize education in Enugu State, with the administration allocating a significant portion of the 2024 budget—N158.78 billion, representing 33%—to educational initiatives.
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Enugu State Governor, Peter Mbah, has authorized the disbursement of N467,061,600 to settle accumulated salary arrears owed to staff members of the Enugu State College of Education, Technical (ESCET). The announcement comes as part of Governor Mbah's commitment to revitalizing the state's education sector.
The approved amount encompasses eight months of overdue salaries for various categories of workers at ESCET. This includes N384 million allocated for 299 academic and non-academic staff members, N69.2 million for part-time lecturers, and N13.8 million for casual staff.
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The decision reflects Governor Mbah's pledge to prioritize education in Enugu State, with the administration allocating a significant portion of the 2024 budget—N158.78 billion, representing 33%—to educational initiatives. This allocation exceeds UNESCO's recommended threshold of 15-20% of total budget expenditure for education.
The move to clear longstanding salary debts underscores Governor Mbah's proactive stance on educational reform, aiming to enhance workforce morale and productivity within the state's tertiary education institutions.
