Governor Oyebanji Elevates Primary School Teachers to Grade Level 16 in Ekiti State
In a landmark decision to enhance the education sector, Governor Biodun Oyebanji of Ekiti State has approved the advancement of primary school teachers from grade level 15 to grade level 16, effective immediately. This move underscores the Governor’s commitment to the professional growth and well-being of educators in the state.
The approval, detailed in a statement signed by the Executive Chairman of Ekiti SUBEB, Prof. Femi Akinwumi, aims to place primary school teachers on an equal footing with their civil service counterparts, fostering a sense of parity and recognition.
Governor Oyebanji’s continuous support for primary school teachers is part of his broader vision of shared prosperity across all sectors of the state’s workforce. His administration has been providing various incentives to motivate teachers, including cars and housing loans, to ensure they have a conducive teaching and learning environment.
The statement praised the Governor as a teacher-friendly leader who is dedicated to maintaining and enhancing the state’s reputation as the “fountain of knowledge and land of honour.” Teachers are encouraged to sustain the current level of educational development and continue their hard work in delivering quality education to the students of Ekiti State.
