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Bauchi State Governor, Bala Mohammed, has approved the recruitment of over 2,000 teachers across public schools in the state.
This was disclosed by the Executive Chairman of the Bauchi State Basic Education Board, Adamu Duguri.
According to a press release issued on Friday by SUBEB’s Public Relations Officer, Isah Jungudo, the chairman disclosed this after inspecting and receiving the newly constructed model schools from the consultant.
Represented by the Permanent Secretary of the Board, Duguri described the construction of the model schools as a step towards improving basic education at the grassroots level.
He reaffirmed the government’s commitment to providing adequate teachers and infrastructure to enhance the learning process across the state.
The Chairman noted that “The administration of the governor has not only significantly reduced the number of out-of-school children but also improved the overall educational standard in Bauchi State.
“The Mohammed-led administration has provided a conducive environment for the learning process in the state.”
He gave the breakdown of the enrollment figures for the newly completed model schools of Sheikh Dahiru Usman Bauchi Model School to accommodate 700 pupils, while Kobi and Ibrahim Bako Model Schools will enroll over 300 pupils each.
He attributed the challenge of out-of-school children to the influx of people into the state, underscoring the need for the continued construction of more schools.
“The SUBEB Chairman also lauded the governor for approving the recruitment of over 2,000 teachers to address manpower shortages across public schools.
“He expressed satisfaction with the quality and standard of the completed projects and commended the efforts of the contractors involved,” the statement added.
Duguri urged community leaders to take ownership of school infrastructure and promote enrollment and retention of pupils for the broader development of the state.
Earlier speaking, the Consultant of Multiple Prime Limited, Yahaya Garba, who presented a brief overview and handover update on the construction of the Model Primary School at Bauchi, Azare and Missau, Local Government Areas said, “The project, sponsored by BESDA and supervised by Multiple Prime Consultants has been a collaborative effort aimed at providing a modern educational facility for the benefit of community and the future of our children.
“The project has been completed successfully, which consists of fencing, classroom blocks, administrative buildings, and essential services.”
He emphasised that the company has maintained the standards of quality and safety, with no recorded incidents of injuries on site from clearance to finishing the works.
The consultant acknowledged the commitment of all stakeholders, sponsors, consultants, contractors, and workers for their dedication.
