Borno to recruit 1,000 teachers, boasts access to quality education

The Borno State Government has announced a major recruitment drive for 1,000 teachers to strengthen teaching and learning in public secondary schools across the state.

The teachers will be deployed to 139 functional secondary schools, with priority for rural and hard-to-reach communities, in line with the directive of Governor Babagana Umara Zulum

Speaking on the initiative on Wednesday in Maiduguri, Lawan Abba Wakilbe, the Commissioner for Education, Science, Technology and Innovation, said the move is aimed at ensuring adequate staffing in newly constructed schools and rebuilding the education sector after years of insurgency.

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He also revealed that eight teachers recently approved for automatic employment in Southern Borno will be part of the recruitment.

The Commissioner assured that the Secondary School Education Board (SSEB) will conduct a transparent and credible recruitment process, adding that the state also plans to recruit specialised TVET teachers to strengthen technical and skill-based education.

The SSEB Chairman, Yusufu Gana Balami, pledged fairness and professionalism throughout the exercise, while urging qualified and committed applicants—especially those willing to serve in rural areas—to apply.

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In another boost to inclusive education, the state government has approved over ₦28.6 million in support of Future Assured College, a school for less privileged children.

Wakilbe commended the founder, Aisha Buhari, for her commitment to educating vulnerable children.

SUBEB Chairman, Bulama Kagu, and the school’s Head, Abdullahi Musa, described the support as a major step toward expanding access to quality education in Borno.