Ambassador Emmanuel Idiagi, the Country Director of the Murdock-Thompson Centre for Teachers, has appealed to the federal government to prioritise the welfare of teachers in Nigeria.
Idiagi made this call at the 2025 Summer Fellowship for Innovative Teachers (SFIT) conference and awards ceremony held at Kingsville Schools, Jahi in Abuja. He emphasised that a well-compensated and motivated teaching workforce is crucial for national development and the improvement of the country’s educational system.
Idiagi’s call comes amidst long-standing concerns about the poor remuneration and working conditions faced by Nigerian educators. He stated that the government must move beyond mere promises and implement tangible policies that address teachers’ welfare. “Teachers’ reward should not only be in heaven,” Idiagu quipped.
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