Nasarawa Assembly Seeks Recruitment of More Primary School Teachers
Hon. Danladi Jatau, the Chairman of the House Committee on Education, Science, and Technology, made this call during an oversight function to the SUBEB headquarters in Lafia.
AKACHI NOEL 
The Nasarawa State House of Assembly has directed the State Universal Basic Education Board (SUBEB) to seek the approval of the State Governor to open a portal for the recruitment of primary school teachers in the state. This directive aims to address the current shortage of 3,700 primary school teachers due to retirements, deaths, and other circumstances.
Hon. Danladi Jatau, the Chairman of the House Committee on Education, Science, and Technology, made this call during an oversight function to the SUBEB headquarters in Lafia.
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The committee's visit to SUBEB was also to assess the board's 2023 budget performance and ensure any challenges are addressed. Hon. Jatau emphasized the importance of a sound primary education system, highlighting its role as the foundation for all education and a prerequisite for societal development.
Additionally, the committee directed local government authorities, particularly the State Ministry for Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs, to relinquish the responsibility of paying primary school teachers' salaries to allow Nasarawa State SUBEB to manage this for efficient service delivery.
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The committee also instructed SUBEB to revoke any contracts that have been abandoned by contractors in primary schools across the state. They plan to visit the 137 contracts being executed by the board to assess the situation directly.
Hon. Jatau expressed readiness to address the challenges faced by SUBEB and commended Governor Abdullahi Sule for his commitment to the education sector, urging its continuity.
The Executive Chairman of SUBEB, Hon. Muhammad Musa Dan'azimi, revealed that a total of 3,700 vacancies have been created in primary schools in the state due to teacher retirements, transfers, and deaths. He stressed the urgent need for new teachers in primary schools across the state.
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This move by the Nasarawa State House of Assembly seeks to enhance the quality of education by addressing the shortage of primary school teachers in the state, ensuring a brighter future for the students.
