From HASSAN JIRGI, Maiduguri
Borno State government has announced a major recruitment drive for 1,000 teachers to strengthen teaching and learning in public secondary schools.
The teachers will be deployed to 139 functional secondary schools, with priority for rural and hard-to-reach communities, in line with the directive of Governor Babagana Zulum.
Speaking on the initiative, the Commissioner for Education, Science, Technology and Innovation, Engr Lawan Wakilbe noted that the move is aimed at ensuring adequate staffing in newly constructed schools and rebuilding the education sector after years of insurgency.
He also revealed that eight teachers recently approved for automatic employment in Southern Borno would be part of the recruitment.
The commissioner assured that the Secondary School Education Board, SSEB, would conduct a transparent and credible recruitment process, adding that the state also plans to recruit specialised TVET teachers to strengthen technical and skill-based education.
The SSEB Chairman, Professor Yusufu Balami pledged fairness and professionalism throughout the exercise, while urging qualified and committed applicants, especially those willing to serve in rural areas, to apply.
In another boost to inclusive education, the state government has approved over N28.6 million in support of Future Assured College, a school for less privileged children.
Engr Wakilbe commended the founder, Aisha Buhari, for her commitment to educate vulnerable children.
The SUBEB Chairman, Professor Bulama Kagu described the support as a major step toward expanding access to quality education in Borno.
