Umo Eno Declares Education Emergency in Akwa Ibom
On October 5, 2026, during the International Teachers' Day celebration at Uyo Township Stadium, Governor Umo Eno declared a state of emergency in Akwa Ibom's education sector. This marks the second sector-wide emergency Eno has declared since taking office in May 2023, following a similar declaration for the health sector in September 2025.
Eno's administration has approved the recruitment of 1,000 teachers and announced an additional 2,000 vacancies, with a recruitment portal set to open soon. Candidates will undergo a Computer-Based Test and an oral interview, with emphasis on conduct and records.
Eno also reported the construction of 38 model primary schools and a N15 billion matching grant to the State Universal Basic Board. Additionally, he upgraded the Akwa Ibom State College of Education to a university, appointing Professor Philip Afaha as the pioneer Vice-Chancellor.
This declaration comes amid scrutiny over the state's declining performance in public exams, with a drop from 12th to 36th in the 2026 NECO examination.
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