Adamawa State in north-eastern Nigeria has begun strengthening security around schools while announcing plans to recruit an additional 3,000 teachers for basic education institutions.
The measures are part of efforts by the state government to improve the safety and quality of education amid wider security concerns affecting communities in the region.
Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri announced the planned recruitment during celebrations marking World Teachers’ Day in Yola.
The governor, represented by his deputy, Professor Kaletapwa Farauta, said the state would recruit another 3,000 teachers for basic education schools.
The government has also been carrying out perimeter fencing of schools as part of efforts to create safer learning environments for pupils and teachers.
Security around schools has become an increasingly important issue in parts of northern Nigeria, where armed groups and criminal gangs have targeted communities and, in some cases, disrupted education.
Adamawa has previously invested in fencing schools and other infrastructure aimed at improving security, including the provision of water facilities and the renovation of classrooms across the state’s 21 local government areas. (Leadership)
The governor said the recruitment of more teachers was necessary to strengthen the state’s education system and ensure pupils had access to qualified teaching staff.
The latest recruitment plan comes after previous rounds of employment. The state government says it recently recruited 5,000 teachers, with more than 4,000 already having their details captured for inclusion on the payroll. (New Telegraph)
Mr Fintiri’s administration has also introduced a number of education policies, including a teacher recruitment and deployment policy and a long-term education sector strategy covering 2026 to 2035. (Echo Express)
The Nigeria Union of Teachers in Adamawa has welcomed efforts to strengthen the teaching workforce but called for regular training and retraining to help teachers respond to changing demands in education.
The government says improving school infrastructure, protecting teachers and pupils and increasing the number of qualified teachers remain central to its education agenda.
The measures are expected to reinforce efforts to keep children in school while making learning environments safer across Adamawa.
