Only 600 Out of 8,000 Applicants Pass Teachers’ Recruitment Screening — Nasarawa Government
The Nasarawa State Government has disclosed that only 600 of the 8,000 applicants who participated in its teachers’ recruitment screening exercise passed the examination, falling short of its target to recruit 1,000 teachers for rural primary schools.
Although approximately 10,000 people applied for the positions, only 8,000 candidates took part in the screening exercise.
Speaking at a press briefing on Monday, the Senior Special Assistant to the Governor on Public Affairs, Peter Ahemba, described the outcome as below the government’s expectations.
“Out of the 8,000 that participated, only 600 passed the examination. That is actually below the number the government is looking for,” he said.
Ahemba explained that the consulting firm responsible for conducting the screening had completed its assignment and handed the process back to the State Universal Basic Education Board (SUBEB), which is currently reviewing the results ahead of the final recruitment.
He warned members of the public against individuals claiming they could influence the recruitment process or secure teaching appointments through unofficial means.
“There will be no room whatsoever for any sharp practices as far as this recruitment exercise is concerned,” he stated.
According to Ahemba, the Chairman of SUBEB, Dr. Kassim Muhammad Kassim, has been directed to ensure that only qualified candidates are recruited.
He added that all successful applicants would be deployed to rural communities where there is a critical shortage of teachers.
The governor’s aide reaffirmed the commitment of Governor Abdullahi Sule’s administration to improving the quality of education in rural schools through a transparent and merit-based recruitment process.
Ahemba also announced that the state government had approved the construction of three-storey classroom blocks in each of the state’s three senatorial districts Keffi, Akwanga, and Lafia.
In addition, he revealed that the Federal Government had approved the construction of model schools across the three senatorial districts in recognition of Nasarawa State’s efforts to strengthen primary education.