Zulum directs verification of teachers in Borno

By Michy Abraham in Maiduguri

Borno State Governor, Prof. Babagana Zulum has directed the verification of all teachers in the state government’s employ to identify gap within the education sector.

The governor gave this directive on Tuesday during the flag off of the training of 800 teachers newly recruited in the state.

Zulum, while directing that series of trainings should commence for teachers in the state henceforth, said: “From now on, train the trainers exercises can also be organised from time to time, to prepare teachers on modern ways of teaching. In view of this, I hereby direct the Ministry of education and the TSB to liaise with provosts and management of colleges of education to fashion out teacher’s training exercises.”

The Governor after charging the teachers to take the ongoing training seriously, directed verification of teachers across public secondary schools before March 30th, with a view to identifying specific gaps.

He commended officials of Borno State Universal Basic Education, whom he tasked with verification of primary school teachers, noting that findings has helped in identifying ghost teachers and saved funds for government, which would be channeled into better use in the education sector.

On the welfare of the Teachers, he directed the the removal of all illegal occupants at the staff quarters, and premises of primary or secondary schools before the end of March.

He however made exception for retired teachers that are yet to receive their entitlements, who will also vacate after being paid.

Earlier in his welcome address, Commissioner of Education, Hon. Bello Ayuba, commended the governor for approving massive recruitment of teachers, done in batches, which he calls the highest in the last three decades.

Executive Chairman, Teachers Service Board, Prof Suleman Bello said it was remarkable that teachers were recruited and being trained before they get to the classroom. He described Zulum’s presence at the training as very encouraging for teachers across the state.

The training, taking place at Sir Kashim Ibrahim College of Education, Maiduguri, was organized by Borno State teaching service board, TSB, in collaboration with Ilmu Ka’ande Education Consult Limited.