Nwifuru's Recruitment Of Over 2,000 Teachers Revitalising Public Schools In Ebonyi — Nwedu
A member of the Ebonyi State Board of Internal Revenue (EBSIRS), Nwedu Abraham Nwedu, has lauded the administration of Governor Francis Ogbonna Nwifuru for revitalising basic education through the recruitment of more than 2,000 teachers across the state's 13 local government areas.
Nwedu said the strategic recruitment exercise has addressed the longstanding shortage of teachers in public schools, ensuring that classrooms are adequately staffed and that students receive quality instruction across all subjects.
According to him, the Governor recognised that no education system can thrive without competent and sufficient teachers, prompting his administration to make teacher recruitment a key priority under the People's Charter of Needs agenda.
> "The era of empty classrooms is over in Ebonyi State. Governor Francis Ogbonna Nwifuru took a deliberate step to strengthen the foundation of education by recruiting over 2,000 teachers across the 13 local government areas. Today, the impact is visible in our public schools," Nwedu said.
He recalled that before the recruitment exercise, many schools struggled with acute shortages of teaching staff, forcing a single teacher to handle multiple classes and subjects at both junior and senior secondary levels.
According to Nwedu, the situation placed enormous pressure on teachers and negatively affected the quality of teaching and learning in public schools.
He noted, however, that the intervention has transformed the education landscape, with virtually every class now having subject-specific teachers from the primary to the senior secondary level.
"No class is left unattended, and no subject is left untaught. Pupils and students now benefit from improved teacher-to-class ratios, which has enhanced classroom instruction and learning outcomes across the state," he added.
Beyond teacher recruitment, Nwedu said the Nwifuru administration has continued to modernise the basic education sector through the provision of improved classroom infrastructure, instructional materials and better welfare for teachers to boost morale and productivity.
He stressed that these investments have created a more conducive environment for teaching and learning while restoring public confidence in government-owned schools.
Nwedu described the reforms as practical evidence of the People's Charter of Needs in action, noting that the administration's focus on education is laying a solid foundation for sustainable human capital development in Ebonyi State.
He commended Governor Nwifuru for what he described as visionary leadership and unwavering commitment to restoring excellence in public education, expressing optimism that the ongoing reforms would continue to improve learning outcomes and secure a brighter future for children across the state.
