The Ekiti State Government has promoted more than 5,000 primary school teachers, including 231 head teachers, to Grade Level 16.
This is the first time in the history of the state that head teachers of public primary schools will be promoted to Grade level 16.
Recall that Governor Biodun Oyebanji had previously pledged to elevate primary school head teachers to the same grade level as their counterparts in the core civil service.
Presenting the letters to the beneficiaries over the weekend, the Executive Chairman of the State Universal Basic Education Board (SUBEB), Prof. Femi Akinwumi, described the exercise as a significant milestone in the state’s education sector and a reflection of the administration’s commitment to improving the quality of basic education.
“This monumental event underscores the unwavering commitment of Governor Biodun Abayomi Oyebanji’s administration to enhancing the quality of education in Ekiti State.”
He said the promotions were in recognition of the teachers’ dedication and outstanding service, noting that the move demonstrated the government’s resolve to reward excellence in the teaching profession.
Akinwumi urged them to maintain high standards of professionalism and remain committed to their responsibilities in the classroom.
He described education as a key legacy for which Ekiti State is widely known and said the government would continue to strengthen the sector by motivating educators and improving their welfare.
The SUBEB chairman also praised the governor for fulfilling his promise to elevate primary school teachers to Grade Level 16, noting that the promotion of 231 head teachers marked the first time in the state’s public service history that primary school administrators had reached that level.
He added that Ekiti State had recorded one of the lowest rates of out-of-school children in Nigeria, attributing the achievement to government investments in learning infrastructure, teacher development and an enabling environment for education.
According to him, the promotions are expected to boost teacher morale and contribute to improved academic outcomes in primary schools across the state.
Some of the teachers who received their promotion letters expressed gratitude to the governor, describing the gesture as unprecedented. They pledged to remain committed to their duties and to continue delivering quality education to pupils across the state.
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