By John Bassey, Kebbi
The Nigeria Union of Teachers (NUT), Kebbi State Council, has commended Governor Nasir Idris for what it described as three years of remarkable achievements and transformative reforms in the education sector.
In a statement celebrating the governor’s third anniversary in office, the union said Governor Idris’ administration has demonstrated that when education is treated as the foundation of development, tangible results are achieved.
According to the NUT, the state government has committed over N10 billion to the education sector and implemented more than 200 educational interventions within the last 36 months, significantly improving learning conditions for students and teachers across the state.
The union noted that the administration has recorded major successes in infrastructure development, including the construction of over 1,000 new classrooms, renovation of 585 classroom blocks, establishment of four mega secondary schools across the state’s emirates, and the upgrading of 120 schools through projects valued at N8.9 billion.
Other interventions include the provision of 30,000 furniture sets, installation of ICT laboratories, construction of perimeter fencing, drilling of boreholes, and renovation of hostels in Jega.
It further praised the governor’s commitment to teachers’ welfare, describing it as a major boost to the profession.
The union highlighted the recruitment of more than 3,000 teachers, implementation of the N75,000 minimum wage, prompt payment of salaries before school resumption, extension of service years to 40 years and retirement age to 65 years, regular payment of allowances, capacity-building programmes, and the revitalisation of the school inspectorate system for quality assurance.
“A motivated teacher teaches better, and Kebbi teachers are now more motivated than ever,” the statement said.
The NUT also acknowledged the administration’s efforts in strengthening tertiary education and skills development.
It cited the doubling of funding for Kebbi State University of Science and Technology, Aliero, the successful conduct of the institution’s first convocation in over three decades, and the payment of N695.9 million in registration fees for Kebbi students studying in various institutions across the country.
Other achievements listed include the establishment of the College of Midwifery, Ambursa, the upgrade of the College of Health Sciences, Jega, and accreditation support for state-owned polytechnics and colleges.
On inclusion and access to education, the union commended the integration of Tsangaya education, establishment of 717 literacy centres for Almajiri children, increase of the school feeding budget to N300 million, provision of learning materials and uniforms for indigent pupils, promotion of girl-child education, and the creation of the Kebbi State Commission for Persons Living with Disabilities.
According to the union, these initiatives have helped ensure that no child is left behind, while advancing access, quality, and equity in the state’s education system.
The NUT described the governor’s recent recognition with a Good Governance Award in education as well deserved, adding that the most significant achievement remains the growing confidence of parents in public schools, improved learning outcomes, and the renewed pride among teachers.
The union therefore commended Governor Idris for placing education at the centre of governance and development, noting that Kebbi State is steadily emerging as a model for education-driven progress in Nigeria.
It prayed for Allah’s continued guidance, wisdom, strength, and good health for the governor to sustain and build upon the gains recorded in the sector.