The Rivers State Government has approved the
recruitment of 5,000 teachers as part of efforts to improve the quality of
education across the state.
The approval was granted by the Rivers State Executive
Council at its second meeting of 2026, which was chaired by Governor Siminalayi
Fubara and attended by the Deputy Governor, Ngozi Nma-Odu.
Briefing journalists after the meeting at the
Government House in Port Harcourt on Tuesday, the Permanent Secretary of the
Ministry of Information and Communications, Honor Sirawoo, said the decision
was intentionally focused on boosting educational standards.
He explained that out of the 5,000 teachers approved
for employment, 3,000 will be posted to basic and primary schools, while the
remaining 2,000 will serve in post-primary institutions across the state.
Sirawoo noted that the recruitment exercise is part of
a broader strategy to strengthen public service delivery, with education
identified as a key priority of the current administration.
He disclosed that the latest approval brings the total
number of individuals employed under Governor Fubara’s administration to
approximately 9,500.
The permanent secretary recalled previous recruitment
efforts, including the engagement of 2,000 health workers, 1,500 employees at
the Ignatius Ajuru University of Education, and 1,000 staff for the Universal
Basic Education programme.
Reaffirming the government’s commitment to
professionalism and fairness, Sirawoo assured that the recruitment process
would be conducted transparently and strictly on merit, ensuring that only
qualified candidates are selected.
He added that while the state government continues to
expand its workforce, the focus remains on delivering effective services rather
than seeking publicity, stressing that the administration’s actions are driven
by the interests of Rivers State residents.
Also speaking at the meeting, the Commissioner for
Employment Generation and Economic Empowerment, Chisom Gbali, described the
approval as a major boost, noting that the initiative would significantly
benefit his ministry.
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