TTU urges unity, shuns court wrangles

DODOMA: THE Tanzania Teachers’ Union (TTU) has rallied its members to close ranks, avoid unnecessary wrangles and focus on safeguarding teachers’ welfare, reiterating the crucial role of the educators in grooming future generations.

Speaking during the TTU National Executive Committee ordinary meeting in Dodoma yesterday, Union President Dr Selemani Ikomba called on members to respect the union’s constitution and avoid dragging disputes to courts.

“We should make use of our committees and internal mechanisms for resolving differences. Our guidelines must be safeguarded because they bring us respect as teachers,” he added.

On the other hand, the Union’s top leader assured teachers that few challenges facing them will be addressed as he thanked the sixth-phase government for major strides in improving teachers’ working conditions, salaries and infrastructure.

“We must stand together because we are the people entrusted with shaping the nation from the very foundation. Teachers are vital to society and must set the example,” Dr Ikomba said.

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The TTU chief urged teachers to turn up in large numbers in the forthcoming October elections and encourage citizens to vote for responsible leaders who will carry the nation forward.

TTU Secretary General, Mr Joseph Misalaba, echoed the call for solidarity, saying the union will continue fighting for teachers’ rights.

He pointed to recent promotions done outside the Public Employee Performance Management Information System-PEPMIS after the union advised the government on its flaws, noting this proved the union’s commitment to its members’ welfare.

He cautioned against contesting internal polls in courts, emphasising that the union’s June 2025 national elections were conducted fairly, freely and transparently.

Meanwhile, TTU National Women Committee Secretary, Ms Elizeberth Werema, applauded President Samia Suluhu Hassan for her commitment to education and teachers’ welfare, saying reforms had created a more stable and peaceful teaching environment.

She urged women teachers to remain confident in the union, noting that TTU continues to work hand in hand with the government to protect teachers’ rights as enshrined in its constitution.

The Dodoma meeting, which started on September 27, 2025, concludes today (October 2, 2025), It is the maiden ordinary sitting since the union’s June elections, which ushered in new leaders to steer TTU for the 2025–2030 term.