Gov.Yusuf Orders Recruitment Of 2,616 Teachers, Confirms 4,315 Volunteers’ Absorption
By Abdullahi Yusuf
Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf of Kano State has ordered the immediate recruitment of 2,616 qualified teachers to address the wide teacher-to-pupil ratio in public primary schools in the state.
Yusuf also confirmed the absorption of 4,315 former Better Education Service Delivery for All (BESDA) volunteer teachers into the state civil service as permanent and pensionable workers.
The BESDA programme, supported by the World Bank in collaboration with the Federal Ministry of Education, was designed to increase access for out-of-school children, improve literacy in target states and strengthen accountability in basic education.
The initiative was discontinued under the previous administration of Abdullahi Umar Ganduje.
Speaking at the official presentation of appointment letters to the former BESDA teachers, the Governor reiterated his administration’s commitment to the State Of Emergency declared in the education sector.
He said the employment of the volunteer teachers was a testament to his belief that education remains the foundation for human development
“Today’s event is an unmistakable indication of our solid commitment to addressing challenges in the education sector.
“Since the inception of this government, we have worked tirelessly to ensure that every school in Kano State is functional, conducive, and capable of providing quality education.
“To strengthen the system further, I have directed the State Universal Basic Education Board (SUBEB) to immediately commence the recruitment of an additional 2,616 qualified teachers. This will help us to achieve and maintain the prescribed teacher-to-pupil ratio across the state.
“I have also mandated the Ministry of Education and all its agencies to intensify monitoring and evaluation of our schools to guarantee quality service delivery, adequate maintenance of facilities and proper utilisation of resources,” he said.
Yusuf urged the newly-employed teachers to see their roles as going beyond the classroom, stressing the need to build character, instill values and uphold ethical standards among pupils.
In his remarks, the State Commissioner for Education, Dr. Haruna Ali Makoda, hailed the recent high performance of the state’s candidates in the 2025 NECO SSCE results, attributing the achievement to the administration’s investment in education, including improved infrastructure and funding.
In his address,the Chairman of SUBEB, Alhaji Yusuf Kabir, reminded the new teachers of their duty to deliver on the government’s trust, urging them to work as a united team and not to disappoint the people of the state.