Zamfara State Governor, Dauda Lawal, has announced the approval of 2,000 new teaching positions to strengthen the education sector in the state.
The governor made this announcement during an Executive Council meeting on Thursday at the Government House in Gusau, the state capital.
According to a statement by the governor’s spokesperson, Sulaiman Idris, the recruitment drive fulfills promises made during the governor’s campaign. It forms part of the administration’s efforts to overhaul the education sector, which ranks second on the government’s priority list.
“The government will employ 2,000 qualified teachers to help improve and revitalize the education sector.
“The recruitment will be carried out in phases to ensure that only the best candidates are employed to address critical needs in our schools,” he said.
The first phase, scheduled for the first quarter of 2025, will focus on hiring 500 teachers specializing in subjects such as English, Mathematics, Chemistry, Physics, Biology, ICT, and Entrepreneurship studies.
The recruitment initiative is part of the Accelerating Girls’ Education in Nigeria (AGILE) programme aimed at addressing long-standing deficiencies in Zamfara’s education system.
Since declaring a state of emergency in education on November 14, 2023, the government has undertaken significant projects, including: Construction and renovation of over 400 schools across the state’s 14 Local Government Areas, provision of more than 12,000 two-seater desks for pupils and students, equipping renovated schools with over 700 tables and 1,000 chairs for teachers, commitment to Development.
Lawal reaffirmed his administration’s dedication to improving the quality of education in Zamfara, saying, “This recruitment and other ongoing projects are a testament to our commitment to reversing the rot in the education sector and ensuring a brighter future for our children.”
The announcement comes as Zamfara continues to prioritize human capital development despite facing various challenges, including security concerns and economic pressures.