The Ebonyi State Government has announced the employment of 1,936 new teachers for primary and secondary schools.
In a statement on Monday, the Governor’s Special Assistant on New Media, Leo Oketa, said the recruitment is part of Governor Francis Nwifuru’s broader plan to improve education standards and tackle the persistent shortage of teachers in public schools.
According to him, the employment comprises 1,000 teachers for senior secondary schools and 936 teachers under the Ebonyi State Universal Basic Education Board (UBEB) to serve in primary and junior secondary schools.
Oketa described the move as a major step towards implementing the Governor’s People’s Charter of Needs agenda, which prioritizes education and human capital development.
Oketa quoted Mrs. Lilian Nwankwo, Chairman of the Ebonyi State Secondary Education Board as stating that the newly recruited teachers have already been posted to their respective schools.
She added that monitoring and inspection exercises would soon commence to ensure effective service delivery and accountability.
“Recruitment alone is not enough.We must ensure that these teachers are present, dedicated, and delivering quality education to our children,” Nwankwo said.
Oketa, who said the initiative underscores Governor Nwifuru’s commitment to repositioning the education system, described the move as a visionary step toward lasting educational reform.
According to him, the decision will yield immediate and long-term benefits for the state.
He listed the short-term goal to include
smaller class Sizes, reduction of over crowded classe, personalized attention to students employment boost, economic stimulation, and improved morale of teachers.
Oketa noted the long term goals of the move include: Human Capital Development, Sustainable Growth and investment attraction.
He emphasised that Governor Nwifuru’s approach reflects a shift from quick fixes to structural and sustainable reforms.
He noted that the Governor’s emphasis on “training and retraining of teachers” ensures the workforce remains globally competitive.
“Governor Nwifuru’s action demonstrates focus, accountability, and a genuine concern for the future of Ebonyi youths.
“He is not just improving today’s classrooms; he is building the foundation for the state’s long-term prosperity,” Oketa noted.
