Gov’t approves 7,000 teacher jobs, 1,200 tertiary faculty positions

Government has secured financial clearance to recruit at least 7,000 teachers nationwide, with priority for those willing to serve in deprived communities, Education Minister Haruna Iddrisu has announced. Speaking at a press briefing, Mr Iddrisu said the move forms part of efforts to expand access to quality education while addressing growing graduate unemployment among trained teachers. According to him, the recruitment exercise will be “open, competitive and transparent,” targeting gradua...

By Emmanuel Tetteh