By Vincent Emong
KUMI
James Etiang, the district chairperson UNATU in Kumi has revealed that segregation in salaries for teachers has demoralized most teachers from work.
The concern was raised by Etiang and a section of teachers during the world teachers’ day celebration held on Saturday, 5th October in Kumi Municipality.
Etiang pointed out that following the high cost of living in the country; those whose salaries have not been enhanced find it very hard to cater for their families’ needs.
He notes that government has only prioritized science teachers in secondary schools ignoring arts teachers and those in primary level.
“Despite the efforts by UNATU officials to demand salary enhancement for arts teachers, the government has paid a deaf ear,” Etiang said.
The teachers expressed their ingratitude while celebrating their day and they called upon the government through Members of Parliament to increase their salaries.
Meanwhile, Nelson Elungat, the Kumi district chairperson LC5 encouraged teachers to continue working hard as government is finding ways on how to support them in their profession highlighting that each profession has challenges.
Elungat reveals that the center sends money in accordance to the way districts perform in different departments. He encouraged teachers not to give up with their profession and appealed them to work to enable the district get more funds towards sorting out issues hindering education.
Sarah Adongo, the Kumi District Education Officer urged teachers to be proud of their profession since ‘Because They Are, The Nation Is.’
