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Published on 2024-03-21 06:26:09
By Cathy Maulidi:
A total of 20,000 unemployed teachers have come together to petition Parliament in hopes of securing employment in the upcoming 2024-25 financial year. These teachers were unfortunately left out during the recent recruitment of 2,681 of their colleagues by the government.
Willard Jonazi, a representative of the unemployed teachers, expressed their concerns stating that many individuals have been left jobless for over five years. He emphasized the need for Parliament to advocate for their recruitment, pointing out that there are still over 20,000 unemployed teachers who are in desperate need of employment opportunities.
Jonazi highlighted the discrepancy between the government’s initial promise to recruit over 6,000 teachers in the current budget and the actual number of teachers employed, which was just over 2,500. In the upcoming 2024-25 national budget, the government has pledged to recruit over 10,000 teachers. The unemployed teachers are urging the government to fulfill this promise and are seeking the support of Parliament in ensuring their inclusion in the recruitment process.
Transparency and accountability are key concerns for the unemployed teachers, who are calling on the Ministry of Education to provide the necessary resources for the recruitment of at least 10,000 individuals out of the 20,000 unemployed teachers. They are hopeful that efforts will be made to recruit the remaining teachers in due time.
Ephraim Nayeja, the Vice Chairperson for the Education Committee of Parliament, acknowledged the receipt of the petition and assured that it would be deliberated upon once it reaches the committee. The Ministry of Education had recently recruited 2,681 teachers, while also promoting 2,259 others to grades TI and TJ, as well as 3,997 teachers to Grade TH.
The plight of the unemployed teachers highlights the ongoing challenges faced by individuals seeking employment in the education sector. With thousands of qualified teachers unable to secure jobs, there is a dire need for the government to address the issue of unemployment within the education system.
The support of Parliament is crucial in advocating for the recruitment of these unemployed teachers and ensuring that the government follows through on its commitment to provide employment opportunities. As the petition makes its way through the parliamentary process, the hopes of thousands of unemployed teachers rest on the decision-makers to prioritize their plight and take the necessary steps to address their concerns.
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