LAFIA — The Nasarawa State Government has reaffirmed its commitment to recruiting 4,700 teachers into the state’s primary and secondary school system, as part of ongoing reforms in the education sector under the administration of Governor Abdullahi Sule.
Speaking at a media briefing in Lafia on Tuesday, the Senior Special Assistant to the Governor on Media and Public Affairs, Mr. Peter Ahemba, revealed that the recruitment process—initiated by the previous leadership of the Nasarawa State Universal Basic Education Board (NSUBEB)—has resumed following fresh directives from Governor Sule.
“His Excellency, Governor A.A. Sule, has directed the new management of NSUBEB to continue the process of recruiting 4,700 teachers for our schools. The board, under the leadership of Dr. Kassim Mohammed Kassim, has made substantial progress, and arrangements have been concluded to release the list of successful applicants,” Ahemba stated.
According to him, the list has been forwarded to the State Ministry of Education for vetting to ensure that only qualified candidates are employed. Once vetted, the list will return to NSUBEB for final processing and interviews of shortlisted applicants.
Ahemba assured that multiple checks and layers of transparency have been built into the recruitment process to guarantee fairness, accountability, and public trust.
Of the 4,700 teachers to be recruited, 1,500 will be deployed to teach in secondary schools, while the remainder will be assigned to primary schools across the state. He also disclosed that in-service teachers are being retrained, and the government is investing in improved infrastructure to enhance the learning environment.
Ahemba also addressed growing concerns about security, particularly in border communities affected by farmer-herder conflicts. He said the Nasarawa State government is collaborating with neighbouring Benue State at the highest level to find lasting solutions to the crises.
Internally, he noted, enhanced security measures have been adopted to ensure the safety of residents and visitors alike.
“In areas where residents have been displaced due to attacks, such as Giza, Agyragau, and Kadarko, the state government has provided relief materials to those taking refuge in nearby towns,” Ahemba added.
Highlighting the administration’s strides in infrastructural development, the governor’s aide listed major projects including the ongoing construction of flyovers in Akwanga and Keffi, aimed at improving traffic flow and road safety.
He also mentioned the government’s investment in the hospitality sector, particularly the construction of a five-star hotel in Lafia, the state capital. The project, he said, is intended to promote tourism and attract investors to the state.
The briefing reflects the administration’s multi-sectoral approach to governance, combining efforts in education, security, and infrastructure to drive development and improve the quality of life for citizens of Nasarawa State.