By Ishaya Ibrahim, News Editor
President Muhammadu Buhari took two major decisions on Monday that will help in moving the country in the right direction if vigorously implemented.
The first decision was the approval of a special salary scale for teachers across the country.
The approval coincided with the commemoration of the World Teachers Day on October 5.
He also increased the number of years of service for teachers from 35 to 40.
The President disclosed this in Abuja on Monday during the celebrations marking the 2020 World Teachers Day.
Minister of Education, Adamu Adamu, who represented Buhari, said the idea of the new salary scheme was to motivate teachers for greater productivity and effectiveness.
In a related development, the President also approved the release of N10 billion to the National Population Commission for the continuation of the Enumeration Area Demarcation (EAD) in the remaining 546 local government areas of the country.
He also approved an additional N4.5 billion to be included in the 2021 Budget for completion of the exercise as part of the preparations for the next census.
The acting chairman of NPC, Dr. Eyitayo Oyetunji, made this known in Abuja on Monday while briefing journalists about the funds and the update on the EAD.