The Abia state government warned public school teachers on all forms of misconduct, truancy, and negligence of duty, threatening serious consequences for defaulters.
The Executive Chairman of the Abia State Universal Basic Education Board, Lady Lydia Onuoha, issued the call earlier in the week, stressing the need for Abia teachers to sit up and align with Governor Otti’s mission for education. She lamented the poor conduct and truancy by Abia teachers, warning that wanting teachers will attract consequences in accordance with the Public Service Rules and Teachers’ Code of Conduct.
“The full weight of public service rules shall be invoked where necessary, and the government will not hesitate to act in the interest of the children and the future of our state,” she said.
Onuaha commended the government for prioritizing Teachers’ welfare and launching great packages that benefit teachers in the state. She stated that the government now pays salaries and leave allowances fully. In addition, the Otti administration implemented the execution of long-overdue promotions and a 27.5% Teachers Special Salary.
“The 27.5% Teachers Special Salary (TSS) has been actualised, and over 20% of the Abia State 2025 budget has been allocated to the education sector — one of the highest in the country — demonstrating strong commitment and sincerity of purpose,” Onuoha added
Statewide Monitoring
The ASUBEB chairman disclosed that the Abia government was launching a statewide monitoring and enforcement strategy in collaboration with Local Government Education Authorities and School-Based Management Committees.
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The government intends to enforce its objectives by introducing biometric attendance systems to combat truancy and track teachers’ attendance daily. They also intend to empower the state’s quality assurance and monitoring teams for impromptu visits, primary and secondary school audits, and supervision of monthly attendance reports for head teachers
In conclusion, Mrs Onuoha urged all stakeholders and teachers in the state to work towards a new Abia state where education is not only free and accessible but impactful.
