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Enugu gov, Mbah releases N1.9bn for teachers’ leave allowance arrears

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Enugu State Governor, Peter Mbah, announced on Monday the allocation of N1,912,187,753.82 to settle longstanding leave allowances owed to public primary school teachers.

This payment, covering a period of four years, fulfills the governor’s commitment to prioritize the welfare and productivity of educators in the state.

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According to a statement from the governor’s media office, this initiative is also aimed at bolstering the state’s “260 smart green school” policy, designed to enhance the quality of education.

The decision follows Governor Mbah’s recent approval of the N30,000 minimum wage for primary school teachers and local government workers, demonstrating his administration’s resolve to improve conditions for educational personnel.

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