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ADC candidate demands urgent action on Sokoto teachers’ welfare

ADC governorship candidate Manir Dan’iya has urged the Sokoto State Government to address teachers’ salary delays, employment concerns and welfare challenges.

By GlowRy Atuah

1 min read 2 views Updated Oct 12, 2026
The African Democratic Congress governorship candidate in Sokoto State, Manir Dan’iya, has called on the state government to urgently address salary delays, employment uncertainties and welfare concerns affecting teachers. He made the appeal in a statement marking the 2026 World Teachers’ Day.

Dan’iya expressed concern over reports of delays in September salaries for primary school teachers and reports that about 4,000 teachers were removed from the state payroll. He urged the government to clarify the status of affected workers and ensure that legitimate employees are not left uncertain about their jobs or salaries.

He also called for regular professional training, better teaching materials, improved working conditions and clearer career progression, arguing that teacher welfare and capacity are essential to improving education outcomes in Sokoto State.

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ADC governorship candidate Manir Dan’iya has urged the Sokoto State Government to address teachers’ salary delays, employment concerns and welfare challenges. The African Democratic Congress governorship candidate in Sokoto State, Manir Dan’iya, has called on the state government to urgently address salary delays, employment uncertainties and welfare concerns affecting teachers. He made the appeal in a statement marking...

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  • ADC governorship candidate Manir Dan’iya has urged the Sokoto State Government to address teachers’ salary delays, employment concerns and welfare challenges.
  • The African Democratic Congress governorship candidate in Sokoto State, Manir Dan’iya, has called on the state government to urgently address salary delays, employment uncertainties and welfare concerns affecting teachers.
  • He made the appeal in a statement marking the 2026 World Teachers’ Day.Dan’iya expressed concern over reports of delays in September salaries for primary school teachers and reports that about 4,000 teachers were removed from the state payroll.
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ADC governorship candidate Manir Dan’iya has urged the Sokoto State Government to address teachers’ salary delays, employment concerns and welfare challenges. The African Democratic Congress governorship candidate in Sokoto State, Manir Dan’iya, has called on the state government to urgently address salary delays, employment uncertainties and welfare concerns affecting teachers. He made the appeal in a statement marking...

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October 5, 2026

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