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Abu-Ghafah Urges Teachers to Prioritize National and Educational Interests and Return to Schools

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Tripoli, November 5, 2026 (LANA) – On Thursday, the Minister of Finance in the Government of National Unity, Rashid Abu-Ghafah, appealed to teachers to prioritize national and educational interests, end their strike, and return to schools.

Abu-Ghafah announced that the Ministry of Finance will transfer the funds for the "class-session allowance" for the 2026–2027 academic year—totaling 719 million Libyan dinars—to the Ministry of Education this coming Sunday, alongside the disbursement of salaries for the month of October. The Ministry of Education will then be responsible for distributing these funds to eligible recipients in accordance with its established criteria.

The Minister stated that teachers' demands must take into account the state’s financial capabilities and current economic conditions. He emphasized that the demand for financial adjustments amounting to approximately 24 billion dinars represents a massive fiscal obligation that cannot be met at this time.

He added that one of the teachers' primary demands—achieving social justice through the adoption of a unified salary scale—has already seen a practical step forward: the Ministry of Finance has drafted a bill on the matter and submitted it to the House of Representatives for the necessary legislative procedures. This process should be allowed to run its full institutional course.

The Minister further noted that the ongoing strike has caused significant harm to students, who are the most affected party; they have lost a substantial amount of instructional time, and their educational future is now at risk. Abu Ghaffa added that a teacher’s right to advocate for their own interests is worthy of appreciation and respect, while noting that a student’s right to education is a fundamental entitlement that must not be held hostage to any disputes or demands.

The Minister of Finance emphasized that returning to school does not signify an abandonment of teachers' demands, nor does it absolve the responsible authorities of their duty to address them. He urged teachers to return to their schools and resume their educational mission, while continuing to pursue their demands through dialogue and established legal and institutional channels—an approach that ensures fairness for teachers while safeguarding the future of the students.

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