Employment Of 2,000 Teachers Will Reposition Basic Education In Ebonyi — Nwedu
A member of the Ebonyi State Board of Internal Revenue (EBSIRS), Hon. Nwedu Abraham Nwedu, has commended the Ebonyi State Government for the recruitment of over 2,000 teachers into the state's public primary and junior secondary schools, describing the initiative as a landmark step toward repositioning basic education.
Nwedu said the recruitment, approved under the leadership of Governor Rt. Hon. Bldr. Prnc. Francis Ogbonna Nwifuru, reflects the administration's commitment to strengthening the education sector and addressing the shortage of qualified teachers across the state.
According to him, the exercise aligns with Governor Nwifuru's People's Charter of Needs, particularly its education agenda built on the four pillars of Access, Quality, Skills, and Teacher Welfare.
He noted that the Governor deserves commendation for making strategic investments in human capital development, stressing that quality education begins with the availability of competent and motivated teachers.
«"The employment of over 2,000 teachers is a bold, visionary and people-centered intervention that will significantly reposition basic education in Ebonyi State. At a time when many states are grappling with teacher shortages, Governor Francis Ogbonna Nwifuru has demonstrated purposeful leadership by taking decisive action," Nwedu stated.»
The EBSIRS board member further praised the Governor for complementing the recruitment exercise with policies aimed at improving teachers' welfare, describing the approach as practical, compassionate and forward-looking.
He added that the administration's sustained investment in education underscores its commitment to building a brighter future for the people of Ebonyi State.
Nwedu maintained that beyond constructing physical infrastructure, Governor Nwifuru is investing in human capital, a development he said will have lasting positive impacts on learning outcomes and the overall development of the state.
He reaffirmed his confidence in the Governor's education reforms, expressing optimism that the recruitment of the new teachers would enhance the quality of teaching and learning across public basic education schools in Ebonyi State.
