Jigawa appoints 2,020 teachers to address staffing shortages
Jigawa State has appointed 2,020 teachers for public primary, junior and secondary schools, including 1,200 former J-Teach participants converted to permanent positions and 820 new programme recruits. The state also announced 450 bicycles for students travelling long distances to schools in hard-to-reach communities.
The Jigawa State Government has recruited 2,020 teachers to help fill staffing gaps in public primary, junior and secondary schools across the state. Governor Umar Namadi announced the appointments on Friday during a ceremony to present appointment letters at the Government House in Dutse. He said the move demonstrated his administration’s commitment to improving education.
The governor said 1,200 former J-Teach personnel who had completed training and selection requirements were being converted to permanent and pensionable status. A further 820 recruits were joining the temporary J-Teach programme. Teacher shortages have affected public schools in Jigawa for years, particularly in rural communities where limited staff have had to manage large classes.
The J-Teach scheme was introduced to place qualified teachers in nearby schools and provide a route to permanent employment after training and assessment. Namadi said the new appointments followed the recent distribution of uniforms, bags and writing materials to learners across the state. He said expanding the teaching workforce would support schools where shortages were most severe, especially in underserved rural areas.
The governor also announced the distribution of 450 bicycles donated by Guaranty Trust Bank. He said the bicycles would help pupils and students who travel long distances by improving access, punctuality, attendance and retention. Namadi said education remained central to the state’s development plans and pledged continued investment in classrooms, furniture, instructional materials and teacher training.
He said the J-Teach pathway had brought 7,500 personnel into basic education since 2023, with 3,000 later converted to permanent appointments. Commissioner for Higher Education Isa Chamo said postings should reflect verified need, qualifications, merit, subject specialisation and performance. He urged the new teachers to be punctual, disciplined and committed to teaching in the interests of Jigawa’s children.
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