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Education Ministry Denies Reports of Scrapping Teacher Trainee Allowances
The Ministry of Education has dismissed claims that the government intends to scrap teacher trainee allowances, describing such reports as misleading.
In a statement dated Tuesday, February 4, 2025, the ministry clarified that the claims arose from a remark by Education Minister Haruna Iddrisu during a meeting with the Executives of the Principals of Colleges of Education (PRINCOF).
“The Ministry has taken note of a front-page publication in the Tuesday, 4th February 2025 edition of The Daily Graphic with the headline ‘Teacher Trainee Allowance to go.’ The headline is not only sensational but also misleading, as their narration of the story indicated,” the statement read.
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The ministry reiterated the government’s commitment to supporting students in colleges of education, stating that any future changes to financial assistance, such as an improved student loan scheme, would only be introduced after broad consultations.
Additionally, the minister assured stakeholders that trainee allowances would remain in place until all parties reach a consensus on any proposed adjustments.
The ministry also urged media houses to verify reports before publication to avoid creating unnecessary public concern. It encouraged the public to disregard the misleading information and rely on official statements for accurate updates on education policies.
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