Bauchi State Ministry of Education has refuted a recent report published by a National Newspaper (not Tribune) which incorrectly stated that Bauchi State is among the 18 states that have not recruited teachers in the past five years.
Speaking with a selected group of Journalists on Monday, the Information Officer of the Ministry, Jalaludeen Usman said “This claim is inaccurate and does not reflect the current and ongoing efforts of the Bauchi State government in the area of teacher recruitment.”
According to him, “In 2022, the Bauchi State Ministry of Education, in collaboration with the Federal Teachers’ Scheme (FTTS), UNICEF, and the State Universal Basic Education Board (SUBEB), successfully integrated 310 new teachers into the education system.”
“Furthermore, in 2024, the Bauchi State government facilitated the transfer of service of 84 staff with teaching qualifications from various Local Government Areas (LGAs) to the Bauchi State Special Schools Management Board (BSSMB),” he added.
The Information Officer added “These individuals are currently teaching in Special Schools across the 20 LGAs. Additionally, 110 Administrative Staff members with teaching qualifications, were converted to teaching roles, further bolstering our teaching workforce.”
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Jalaludeen Usman also said “Currently, we are actively engaged in the recruitment process for 3,000 new teachers. This includes 1,000 core subject teachers and 2,000 teachers for Primary and Junior Secondary Schools.”
According to him, “These efforts demonstrate our commitment to enhancing the quality of education in Bauchi State through the continuous recruitment and integration of qualified teachers.”
He appealed that, “We urge media houses to ensure the accuracy and balance of their reports before publication. Misleading information can undermine the efforts and progress being made in the education sector.”
He concluded by stressing that, “The Bauchi State Ministry of Education remains dedicated to improving the standard of education and will continue to take necessary steps to recruit and retain qualified teachers.”
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