Katsina begins exam process to recruit 7,000 teachers

Fresh recruitment examinations are being conducted by the Katsina State Government to employ 7,000 teachers for the state.

A statement by Ibrahim Kaula Mohammed, Chief Press Secretary to the governor, stated that the initiative is part of efforts of the current administration to build a strong and vibrant educational system for the state by prioritizing merit and competence in the selection of teachers.

The Deputy Governor of Katsina State, Malam Faruk Lawal Jobe, inaugurated the committee for the recruitment examinations in his office, highlighting the scope of the exercise, which encompasses two categories of candidates: 5,000 NCE/Diploma holders currently teaching in primary schools and 2,000 graduates serving as teachers in secondary schools.

Jobe also stressed the importance of reviewing the recent recruitment process, which saw the hasty employment of 3,889 teachers by the State Universal Basic Education Board (SUBEB).

Those recruited earlier are also required to participate in the recruitment examinations to ensure that only competent and qualified candidates are absorbed into the state’s teaching service, he explained.

The deputy governor assured that rigorous methods will be employed throughout the recruitment process to uphold fairness and integrity.

The committee, chaired by Sabi’u Ɗahiru, with Lurwanu Haruna Gona, serving as Secretary, has a four-week period to complete the exercise and submit its report.

Earlier, the Secretary to the Government of the State, Architect Ahmad Musa Dangiwa, had urged the committee members and the educational consultancy firm entrusted with the task of preparing the examination to execute their duties with the utmost fairness and impartiality.