The federal government has appointed Kevin Okonna as the acting rector of the Maritime Academy of Nigeria Oron in Akwa Ibom.
He noted that the bill also had the backing of the federal ministry of education.
Mr Lapite stated that members of the union were owed 72 months arrears of salary increment.
The rector cautioned the students against indulging in social vices.
He said the strike action has been suspended with immediate effect.
TESCOM chairman Bello Abubakar disclosed in a statement on Friday in Ilorin that this was aimed at promoting a safer school environment.
Besides the issue of teachers, he said the schools were also plagued by inadequate infrastructure.
Abia’s primary and secondary school teachers have recommended measures to implement the government’s free education policy successfully.
Key features of the programme include high-quality, balanced meals prepared with locally sourced ingredients to ensure freshness and central kitchens.
