Gombe State Increases Subvention to Tertiary Institutions by 48%
Governor of Gombe State, Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya, has approved a 48% increase in the state's subvention to its four tertiary institutions, aiming to improve staff welfare, boost productivity, and strengthen institutional capacity.
The move comes as a result of negotiations with the Joint Unions of Gombe State Tertiary Institutions, addressing workers' demands.
Speaking on behalf of the government, Commissioner for Education, Professor Aishatu Umar Maigari, stated that the governor reiterated the importance of education as a priority for the administration and assured stakeholders of their commitment to repositioning the state's education sector for enhanced efficiency and sustainable development.
The increased funding is expected to provide additional financial support to the affected institutions and help address workers' concerns while maintaining stability in the state's tertiary education system.
The move comes as part of the state government's efforts to improve the quality of education in Gombe State, with the aim of enhancing the overall performance of the institutions and creating a conducive environment for teaching, learning, and administrative services.
The Commissioner for Education, Professor Aishatu Umar Maigari, stated that the governor emphasized the importance of education as a top priority for the administration and assured stakeholders of their commitment to revamping the state's education sector for enhanced efficiency and sustainable development.
Gombe State Increases Subvention to Tertiary Institutions by 48%
- Gombe State Governor, Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya, has approved a 48% increase in the state's subvention to its four tertiary institutions, aiming to boost staff welfare, enhance staff morale, and strengthen institutional capacity.
- The move comes as part of the state government's efforts to improve the quality of education in Gombe State, with the aim of improving the overall performance of the institutions and creating a conducive environment for teaching, learning, and administrative services.
The Commissioner for Education, Professor Aishatu Umar Maigari, stated that the governor emphasized the importance of education as a top priority for the administration and assured stakeholders of their commitment to revamping the state's education sector for enhanced efficiency and sustainable development.
<small>Source: Vanguard News — read the original story there.</small>
