COEASU Demands Full Implementation Of Renegotiated Agreement

The Colleges of Education Academic Staff Union (COEASU) has referred to as on the federal authorities and state governments to make sure the complete and well timed implementation of its renegotiated 2026 settlement, together with improved welfare provisions, agreed allowances and a seven-rung tutorial profession construction for lecturers.

The National President of COEASU, Dr Ahmed Lawan Waziri, made the decision on the union’s 2026 Teachers’ Day celebration held in Abuja, on Wednesday.

Waziri mentioned the advantages of the settlement would solely be realised when its provisions translated into tangible enhancements within the working circumstances {and professional} lives of lecturers in faculties of training throughout the nation.

“The worth of an settlement is realised when its provisions enhance the working lives of these it covers.

“We therefore urge all responsible authorities to pursue full and timely implementation, including the mainstreaming of the agreed allowances into the monthly emoluments of our lecturers and the implementation of the seven-rung academic career structure,” he mentioned.

The COEASU president recommended President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, the Minister of Education, Dr Tunji Maruf Alausa, the Minister of State for Education, Professor Suwaiba Saad Ahmad, and different officers for his or her contributions to the renegotiation course of and the event of trainer training.

He, nevertheless, pressured that sustained dedication from all related authorities remained essential to make sure that the settlement’s provisions had been totally applied, notably in state-owned faculties of training.

Waziri appealed to state governments and the administration of their faculties of training to present the settlement the eye it deserved, noting that lecturers in state establishments performed an equally vital function in getting ready lecturers for the nation.

“Our colleagues in state institutions carry the same responsibility of preparing teachers for Nigeria. Their welfare and professional development must remain central to our collective efforts,” he mentioned.

The union chief additionally referred to as for efficient implementation of the Dual Mandate coverage, which permits eligible faculties of training to supply each the Nigeria Certificate in Education (NCE) and accredited diploma programmes.

“We must give our students clear pathways for progression and equip our lecturers to meet the responsibilities of the expanded mandate. As we advance degree programmes, we must also sustain the quality and purpose of the NCE,” he mentioned.

Meanwhile, the consultant of the Minister of Education and Executive Secretary of the NCCE, Dr Angela Ajala, reaffirmed the Federal Government’s dedication to strengthening trainer training and enhancing skilled requirements.

Ajala mentioned the ministry was implementing reforms to make sure that Nigeria produced certified, competent and professionally grounded lecturers able to responding to the altering calls for of training.

“The Federal Ministry of Education is implementing reforms aimed at repositioning teacher education and ensuring that Nigeria produces highly qualified, competent, professionally grounded, and skilled teachers,” she mentioned.

She famous that the federal government was pursuing trainer professionalisation initiatives, together with an accelerated pathway in direction of skilled certification and licensing for eligible non-professional lecturers already engaged in instructing.

The NCCE government secretary additionally referred to as for stronger funding in analysis, scholarship {and professional} improvement, describing lecturers as central to nationwide improvement.

“Teachers are not merely transmitters of knowledge; they are mentors, vision builders, character moulders, and custodians of the values that shape future generations,” she mentioned.