By
Jawati Friday
The Adamawa State Government says it is set to commence the recruitment of an additional 3,000 teachers for basic education schools across the state.
Governor Ahmadu Fintiri disclosed this while addressing the 2026 World Teachers’ Day celebration at Mahmud Ribadu Square, Yola.
Represented by Deputy, Professor Kaletapwa Farauta, governor Fintiri described teachers as guiding lights and a ray of hope for societal development, stressing that investment in education and motivated teachers is essential to building a better society.
He said teachers deserved more than gratitude and support, noting that the state remained committed to protecting the teaching profession and advancing its status as part of its efforts to transform the education sector.
The Governor noted that the state had developed the Adamawa State Education Policy, Teacher Recruitment and Deployment Policy, State Education Strategic Plan, SESP, 2026-2035, State Education Sector Operational Plan, SESOP, 2027-2029, and Medium-Term Sector Strategy, MTSS, 2027-2029, which is due to be launched soon.
The theme of this year’s celebration, “Standing with Teachers: 60 Years of Protecting the Profession, Advancing its Status and Shaping the Futures”, was described by the Governor as apt and reflective of the role of teachers.
Earlier, State Chairman of the Nigeria Union of Teachers, NUT, Comrade Faisal Abubakar Mohammed, called for greater recognition and support for teachers to enable them contribute to the development of Adamawa State.
The NUT also appealed for regular training and retraining of teachers, noting that the education sector is constantly evolving and requires continuous professional development.
Representing the Commissioner for Education and Human Capital Development, Comrade Umar Garba Pella, the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry, Hajiya Aisha Abubakar Umar, thanked Governor Fintiri for prioritising education as one of his key agenda areas.
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