By; BAYO AKAMO, Ibadan
The Executive Chairman of Oyo State Universal Basic Education Board, Dr. Nureni Aderemi Adeniran on Thursday declared that no teacher in Oyo State was being owed the year 2020 leave bonus.
Dr Adeniran in a statement described the claim that teachers in the state are being owed 2020 leave bonus as propaganda by some groups,
The SUBEB Chairman cautioned primary school teachers in Oyo state against plans on embarking on any illegal procession or protest within the state.
” Some political emissaries are going about, telling people that the government is owing them 2020 annual leave arrears and that the government is not taking it seriously. But this is not true. It is incorrect”, he said
Dr Adeniran added, “ no primary school teacher is owed monthly salary, or leave bonus today. The government has paid their dues”.
The Chairman tasked the unscrupulous group of teachers, aligning themselves with disgruntled politicians, to rather show gratitude to Governor Seyi Makinde who has consistently paid their salaries on 25th of every month, despite the economic instability in the nation.
Dr Adeniran maintained that a government who abolished the six years waiting period of teachers within Grade Level 13 and above; consistently paid their 13th month salaries; and ensured payment of arrears owed by previous administration deserves better treatment by its workforce in the education sector.
Dr. Adeniran added that Governor Seyi Makinde’s administration also ensured that the waiting period of teachers from GL 13 and above has been reviewed to three years, rather than the six years enacted by previous administrations.
Wondering why some teachers will yield themselves as political agents, not minding its consequences in public service, Dr Adeniran enjoined teachers who may be having issues with their accounts to visit the Finance department of the Board or their various banks, rather than working against the directives of the government.
The SUBEB Chairman charged primary school teachers in the state not to engage in any act that violates the law or threatens the peace of the state, adding that they should follow the right channel in laying any form of complaints.
