The Adamawa State Government has announced plans to recruit an additional 3,000 teachers for basic education schools across the state as part of efforts to strengthen the education system and improve learning outcomes.
Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri disclosed the plan on Monday during the 2026 World Teachers’ Day celebration held at Mahmud Ribadu Square in Yola.
The governor, represented at the event by his deputy, Professor Kaletapwa Farauta, said the planned recruitment reflects the administration’s continued commitment to addressing manpower needs in schools and ensuring that pupils have access to qualified teachers.
“We are equally set to commence the recruitment of an additional 3,000 teachers for our basic education schools,” the governor said.
The announcement comes amid a broader expansion of the state’s education workforce. The government said more than 4,000 teachers were recruited into primary and post primary schools between 2021 and 2023, while another 5,000 teachers were recently recruited.
Of the latest 5,000 recruits, about 4,056 have already been captured by the Office of the Accountant General for eventual integration into the state payroll. The remaining 944 are expected to be captured after undergoing verification at their respective places of posting.
The government also announced plans to introduce responsibility allowances for head teachers and principals of primary and secondary schools. The measure is expected to strengthen school leadership and provide additional motivation for those entrusted with managing educational institutions.
Governor Fintiri described teachers as critical contributors to the development of society, noting that their responsibilities extend beyond classroom instruction to mentoring, character development and guiding young people towards becoming responsible citizens.
She said the recently established Teaching Service Commission would play a central role in the recruitment, deployment and promotion of teachers, while also supporting institutional reforms within the education sector.
Beyond recruitment, the administration highlighted several investments aimed at improving school infrastructure and expanding access to education across Adamawa.
According to the governor, the state has accessed and utilised funds from the Universal Basic Education Commission for the construction of more than 25,000 classrooms in schools across the state.
The government said it has also continued to collaborate with UBEC and other national and international partners to improve educational infrastructure, strengthen teacher capacity and create an environment where children can receive quality education regardless of their location.
The administration further disclosed that 21 model basic education schools and three mega science and technical secondary schools have been constructed across the state.
These projects are intended to increase access to quality education while providing facilities capable of supporting modern teaching and learning, particularly in science, technology and technical education.
The state government also pointed to its policy of free education in public schools and the continued payment of WAEC, NECO and other national examination fees for final year students since 2019.
Another initiative highlighted at the celebration was the reintroduction of a balanced feeding programme in boarding schools. The government said the programme is being strictly supervised to ensure that students receive the intended support.
The governor commended teachers across Adamawa for their dedication and resilience, while also praising the Nigerian Union of Teachers for maintaining industrial harmony with the government.
Speaking at the event, the Chairman of the Nigerian Union of Teachers in Adamawa State, Comrade Faisal Abubakar Mohammad, described teachers as builders of knowledge, character and human capital.
He said the theme of the 2026 World Teachers’ Day celebration provided an opportunity to recognise the central role educators play in shaping the future of Adamawa State.
Faisal stressed that improving the quality of education requires a collective effort involving government, teachers, parents, communities and other stakeholders.
He urged the government to continue supporting teachers through better welfare, professional development and timely career progression.
The NUT chairman specifically appealed to Governor Fintiri to approve and implement due promotions for primary school teachers, arguing that improved career progression would boost their morale and commitment to their duties.
He also called for regular training and retraining programmes to enable teachers to adapt to emerging developments and changing demands within the education sector.
The additional recruitment of 3,000 teachers, coming alongside the recently recruited 5,000 teachers, could further expand the teaching workforce in Adamawa if successfully implemented.
For a state seeking to improve access to education while expanding infrastructure and strengthening school leadership, the success of the recruitment exercise will depend not only on the number of teachers employed but also on transparent selection, proper deployment, professional development and sustained welfare.
As Adamawa marks World Teachers’ Day, the government and teachers’ union have renewed their focus on strengthening the education system and ensuring that investment in teachers translates into better opportunities for pupils and students across the state.
