Jigawa promotes 378 teachers

No fewer than 378 primary and secondary schools teachers in Auyo Local Government Council of Jigawa have been promoted to their next grade levels by the Jigawa Government.
The Nigeria Union of Teachers Chairman in the council, Alhaji Magaji Namadi, disclosed this while presenting promotion letters to the teachers on Friday in Auyo.
According to Namadi, the teachers must reciprocate the gesture by being hardworking and dedicated to duty.
He said: “Show appreciation to government by maintaining ethical standard and avoid acts that will undermine the learning abilities of your students.”
Namadi also appealed to the government to ensure that teachers promotions come as at when due.
He said: “One of the best ways of motivating a teacher is through promotion.
“When a teacher is promoted as at when due, I assure you he will give his best and that will impart positively on his students.”
Responding on behalf of the teachers, Malam Mohammed Garba, expressed gratitude to the state government for the promotion.
He said that the teachers were ready to perform their duties effectively and would not betray the trust reposed in them.
Garba commended the government for the payment of their salaries and other entitlements promptly.