The Literacy Department of the Ministry of Education has issued a public apology to the literacy teachers who have been affected by the delay in the release of stipends, and assured that they will receive their stipends during the coming week. The ministry in a statement yesterday said, “We concede that our literacy teachers should have been informed of the unforeseen circumstances that caused this.”

The ministry stated further: “We would like to reassure the teachers that measures have been put in place to ensure that all literacy teachers receive their stipends during the coming week and that this never happens again.”

In conclusion, the education ministry noted that the contributions of the nation’s teachers are invaluable and expressed thanks for their patience and commitment.