Umo Eno Approves 2,000 Teacher Recruitment and N1bn Allowance
Governor Umo Eno of Akwa Ibom State announced the recruitment of 2,000 new teachers and a wardrobe allowance of N1 billion for teachers in public schools as part of efforts to improve the education sector. This initiative is aligned with the ARISE Agenda blueprint, which aims to address the challenges of out-of-school children and personnel shortages in the education system.
Eno emphasized the importance of education in his administration's policy, declaring a state of emergency in the education sector, second only to health. He directed Deputy Governor Akon Eyakenyi and Commissioner for Education Prof. Ubong Umoh to form a committee to develop a comprehensive upgrade plan for the sector.
Additionally, Eno highlighted achievements such as upgrading the State College of Education, Afaha Nsit, to a University of Education and appointing Prof. Philip Afaha as its pioneer Vice-Chancellor. He urged collaboration among stakeholders to enhance educational standards.
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