FG to Recruit 74,000 teachers in Nigerian schools by December

By Doris Israel Ijeoma

The Federal Government has unveiled a plan to recruit 74,000 teachers by the end of 2024 to tackle the country’s critical shortage of educators.

This recruitment drive will see each of the 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory employ 2,000 teachers annually, targeting primary and secondary schools, particularly in underserved areas.

The Ministry of Education highlighted that the policy aims to address the significant gap left by 18 states that have not recruited new teachers in the past five years.

The move is part of a larger effort to improve the quality of education across Nigeria by ensuring that every classroom has a qualified teacher certified by the Teachers Registration Council of Nigeria (TRCN).

The Universal Basic Education Commission (UBEC) previously reported an alarming lack of teachers in public schools, affecting students’ learning outcomes nationwide.

The Ministry’s plan, therefore, seeks to reverse this trend and provide sustainable educational support.

To ensure the success of this initiative, the Minister of State for Education plans to engage state governors, urging them to collaborate and support the project.

December 2024 has been set as the target for completing the first phase of this recruitment drive, which is expected to boost educational standards and expand learning opportunities across the nation.

2 thoughts on “FG to Recruit 74,000 teachers in Nigerian schools by December

  1. God will continue to help our president. I believe by God’s grace I will be one of those that will be employed under this federal work

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