Gov Alia pledges to clear 11-month salary arrears owed Benue teachers

Benue State Governor, Rev. Fr. Hyacinth Alia, has promised to offset the 11-month salary arrears owed teachers under the State Universal Basic Education Board, SUBEB.
Alia disclosed that his administration would tackle the backlog by paying an additional one month’s salary arrears alongside teachers’ regular monthly salaries until the outstanding debt is completely settled.
The governor made the commitment in Makurdi while addressing the 2026 World Teachers’ Day celebration held at IBB Square. He was represented at the occasion by his deputy, Sam Ode.
Alia said his administration remained committed to giving education priority while taking steps to improve the welfare, working condi...