Teachers Discuss Potential Suspension Of WASSCE Amid Minimum Wage Strike

Teachers Discuss Potential Suspension Of WASSCE Amid Minimum Wage Strike

Amidst the ongoing nationwide strike led by the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and Trade Union Congress (TUC) over the proposed minimum wage, the Nigeria Union of Teachers (NUT) has advocated for the suspension of the West African Secondary School Certificate Examination (WASSCE). The strike, initiated on June 3, 2024, has prompted discussions regarding the continuation of academic activities……….. CONTINUE READING

Amos Dangut, the Head of the Nigeria National Office West African Examinations Council, expressed concerns about potential disruptions to the ongoing examination due to the strike. However, Mike Ike-Ene, the Secretary-General of NUT, emphasized the union’s commitment to the strike, highlighting the challenges faced by teachers regarding inadequate salaries.Ike-Ene stated, “Let WASSCE find its level, they only give stipends to teachers, they don’t pay us.

You cannot say you will be loyal to someone who only pays you. If WASSCE will not hold, let it be, we are not serious at all in the country.

“He further emphasized the severity of the situation, citing instances where some local government areas have not implemented the N30,000 minimum wage, while others fail to meet even lower wage requirements.

The NUT has instructed its members to fully engage in the strike until a new minimum wage is established, underscoring their determination to address salary disparities across the country.