Nasarawa moves 1,000 teachers from offices to rural schools
The Nasarawa State Government has redeployed 1,000 teachers from administrative roles to rural schools to tackle teacher shortages. Dr Kassim Mohammed-Kassim, Executive Chairman of the State Universal Basic Education Board, highlighted that this move aims to improve learning in underserved communities. The initiative follows a letter of commendation from Governor Abdullahi Sule, delivered by Secretary to the State Government Labaran Magaji. The board has also implemented reforms to enhance education quality and project monitoring.
What we know
- Dr Kassim Mohammed-Kassim announced the redeployment of 1,000 teachers to rural schools to address acute shortages.
- The move targets all 13 local government areas, focusing on hard-to-reach settlements lacking qualified teachers.
- Plans are underway to redeploy an additional 1,000 teachers and introduce special allowances for those serving in rural areas.
- The board has recorded achievements through collective staff efforts and reforms since Mohammed-Kassim assumed office.
- The state government commended Mohammed-Kassim for improvements in basic education and for initiating the first basic education summit.
