Adamawa State to Hire 3,000 New Teachers for Schools

On October 5, 2026, during the World Teachers’ Day celebration at Mahmud Ribadu Square in Yola, Adamawa State Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri announced plans to recruit an additional 3,000 teachers for basic education schools in the state. Represented by Deputy Governor Professor Kaletapwa George Farauta, the governor emphasized the importance of teachers as intellectual and spiritual guides.

Farauta mentioned the establishment of the Teaching Service Commission to oversee teacher recruitment, deployment, and promotion. She highlighted the administration's commitment to education, noting significant investments in learning infrastructure and teaching aids.

Comrade Faisal Abubakar Mohammad, Chairman of the Nigeria Union of Teachers (NUT), praised the theme of the celebration, which underscores the critical role of teachers in shaping the future of Adamawa State. He thanked Governor Fintiri for his efforts to improve educational quality and urged the governor to implement promotions for primary school teachers to boost morale and dedication.