Adamawa Sacked Teachers Storm Government House Over 29 Months Salary Arrears
Story: Written by Myra April 9,2026
Dozens of disengaged teachers in Adamawa State on Thursday took to the streets, staging a peaceful protest at the Government House to demand the payment of outstanding salaries spanning 29 months.
The affected educators, formerly employed under the Adamawa State Post-Primary Schools Management Board (ASPMB), voiced frustration over what they described as prolonged neglect despite multiple court rulings in their favour.
Carrying placards with bold inscriptions, the protesters accused the state authorities of failing to obey judicial orders mandating the settlement of their unpaid entitlements.
The group, numbering over 600, were initially recruited during the administration of former governor Murtala Nyako but were later dismissed under Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri, who argued that their appointments did not follow due process. The teachers, however, have consistently rejected this position, maintaining that their removal was unlawful.
Speaking during the demonstration, the group’s spokesperson, Ismail Bello, lamented the hardship many of the affected individuals have faced since losing their jobs.
He noted that the protest became inevitable after the government allegedly ignored judgments from both the National Industrial Court and the Court of Appeal, which ruled in favour of the teachers.
The demonstrators further accused the authorities of undermining the rule of law and warned that continued inaction could escalate tensions.
As of the time of reporting, the Adamawa State Government has yet to officially respond to the protest.
