The Ekiti State Government has approved N76.6 million as another tranche of vehicle and housing loans for primary school teachers in the state. The Executive Chairman of the Ekiti State Universal Basic Education Board (SUBEB), Prof. Femi Akinwumi, disclosed this on Tuesday in Ado-Ekiti.
Akinwumi said the approval reflects the commitment of the administration of Gov. Biodun Oyebanji to improving teachers’ welfare and boosting their morale. According to him, incentives for educators are critical to the delivery of free and quality basic education across public schools. He said, “Improved welfare would help teachers perform better and create a more conducive learning environment for pupils.”
The SUBEB chairman commended the governor for his commitment to the education sector, particularly in infrastructure development, manpower support and staff welfare. He recalled that the state government had earlier disbursed N200 million under the revolving loan scheme to enable more teachers benefit from the programme.
Akinwumi urged beneficiaries to utilise the loans judiciously and reciprocate the gesture by showing greater commitment and dedication to duty in their classrooms.
Also speaking, the Permanent Secretary of SUBEB, Mr Michael Omolayo, provided a breakdown of the approved loans. Omolayo explained that N43 million was approved as vehicle loans for 49 teachers, while N33.6 million was approved as housing loans for 72 beneficiaries statewide.
