Kano State Governor, Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf, has presented appointment letters to 8,588 teachers as part of efforts to boost educational development in the state.
The governor made the remarks during the official presentation of appointment letters to 4,900 newly recruited teachers and 3,688 ABBA Gida-Gida BESDA teachers at the Indoor Sports Hall of Sani Abacha Stadium in Kano.
The governor urged the newly recruited teachers to discharge their duties with professionalism, integrity and commitment, reminding them that they had been entrusted with the responsibility of shaping the future of thousands of young learners.
He also commended teachers, education stakeholders and development partners for their unwavering support in advancing educational development across Kano State.
In his remarks, the Minister of Education, Dr Maruf Tunji Alausa, described teachers as the bedrock of every prosperous nation, noting that quality education begins with committed and competent educators.
He commended Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf for making education a top priority through massive investments in schools, teacher recruitment and other developmental initiatives, describing Kano’s efforts as worthy of national recognition.
The minister urged the newly recruited teachers to justify the confidence placed in them by serving with dedication, discipline and excellence. He stressed that their commitment would play a vital role in producing future leaders capable of driving Nigeria’s economic and social transformation.
In his remarks, the Kano State Commissioner for Education, Gwani Ali Haruna Makoda, said the success of any education system depended largely on competent teachers, adequate teaching and learning materials, and conducive infrastructure.
He reaffirmed the ministry’s commitment to sustaining ongoing reforms aimed at improving learning outcomes across the state.
Also speaking, the Executive Chairman of the State Universal Basic Education Board (SUBEB), Malam Yusuf Kabir, described education as a collective responsibility and appealed to wealthy individuals, development partners and community leaders to complement the government’s efforts in strengthening the education sector.
He advised the newly recruited teachers to remain patient, disciplined and punctual in the discharge of their responsibilities.
The ceremony featured the formal presentation of appointment letters to 8,588 teachers, comprising 4,900 newly recruited primary and secondary school teachers and 3,688 ABBA Gida-Gida BESDA teachers, alongside colourful cultural performances by school pupils and entertainment by political musicians, bringing the landmark event to a memorable close.
8,588 teachers appointed to strengthen Kano education sector