Federal Government To Recruit 3,500 Teachers For Federal Unity Colleges Nationwide

Abuja, Nigeria- The Federal Government has announced plans to recruit 3,500 new teachers for Federal Unity Colleges across Nigeria.

The announcement was made by Dr. Yusuf Sununu, Minister of State for Education, during the National Stakeholders’ Forum on Senior Secondary Education in Nigeria, a two-day event focused on addressing key issues in the education sector.

Dr. Sununu emphasized that this recruitment drive aims to improve the quality of education and ensure a more equitable distribution of teaching resources across the country’s Federal Unity Colleges.

According to him, the initiative is a step towards enhancing educational standards nationwide.

The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the recruitment is expected to significantly boost the quality of education in these schools.

The forum, themed “Revitalising Senior Secondary Education in Nigeria for Global Competitiveness,” also highlighted other government efforts to improve education.

Dr. Sununu assured stakeholders that the Ministry of Education is collaborating with the Office of the Head of Service, the Federal Civil Service Commission, and other relevant agencies to facilitate the recruitment process.

In addition to hiring new teachers, Dr. Sununu mentioned that extensive training and retraining programs are being organized for current staff. Over 1,000 staff members have already been trained in applying technology in education through the Ministry’s research resource center.

To further address the skills gap among young people, the government has established more than 53 vocational skills acquisition centers and approved the construction of 50 additional model schools nationwide, aligning with President Bola Tinubu’s renewed hope agenda.

“The revitalization of Senior Secondary Education to meet global standards requires strategic actions that optimize the system. Today represents a significant step in our efforts to enhance the quality of education for our young learners. Senior Secondary Education is a crucial phase that shapes the future of our students and, by extension, our nation. This underscores our commitment to ensuring that our education system is robust, dynamic, and globally competitive,” said Dr. Sununu.

During the event, Rep. Tajudeen Abbas, Speaker of the House of Representatives, urged a comprehensive overhaul of the senior secondary curriculum to enhance global competitiveness.

Represented by Rep. Mark Usani, Chairman of the House Committee on Basic Education and Services, Abbas pointed out several challenges in senior secondary education, including a shortage of qualified teachers, inadequate funding, and insufficient infrastructure.

Dr. Iyela Ajayi, Executive Secretary of the National Senior Secondary Education Commission (NSSEC), stressed the importance of stakeholders actively engaging with and implementing the national policy on senior secondary education and its guidelines.