By John Mkom

Jalingo—Teachers, on the platform of Nigerian Union of Teachers, NUT, Taraba State chapter, stormed the state House of Assembly yesterday, protesting the proposed local government autonomy.

Speaking during the protest, state Chairman of NUT, Mr. Peter Julius, said: “We want management, funding and payment of primary school teachers’ salaries to remain with the state government, if autonomy is to be granted to local go-vernment in the country.

“As a second option, salaries of primary school teachers can be drawn through first line charge from the federal account.”

Responding, the Speaker, Abel Diah, said the House will not compromise the future of the state, adding “I want to assure you that by the time we go through your complains, we will ensure that teachers’ salaries are kept in a safe place.”