Unity Colleges: FG Set To Recruit 3,500 Teachers Nationwide

Are you a teacher seeking lucrative teaching appointment in the popular Federal Government unity colleges?

If yes, this may be your opportunity as the education authorities in the country have announced plans to recruit 3,500 teaching staff across Federal Unity Colleges nationwide.

This was made known by Dr Yusuf Sununu, Minister of State for Education.

Speaking at a two-day National Stakeholders’ Forum on Senior Secondary Education in Nigeria, Sununu stated that the recruitment of teachers for the Unity Colleges would significantly improve the quality of education.

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“I assure you that the Ministry is collaborating with the Office of the Head of Service, the Federal Civil Service Commission, and other relevant government organs to recruit 3,500 teaching staff for our federal government colleges nationwide

“This will enhance the quality of education. Additionally, the Ministry has organised extensive training and retraining for all staff in schools.”

The minister also revealed that the ministry had trained more than 1,000 staff in technology application in education through its research resource centre.

He said more than 53 vocational skills acquisition centres had been built to cater to the skills needs of young people, aligning with President Bola Tinubu’s renewed hope agenda.

He added that approval had been secured to build an additional 50 model schools across the country to enhance teaching and learning.

Today marks a significant step in our journey to enhance the quality of education for our young learners.

“Senior secondary education is a critical phase, shaping the future of our learners and, by extension, our nation.

“This explains our efforts in ensuring that our education system is robust, dynamic, and capable of meeting global standards,” he said.

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The Eagle reports that the Unity Colleges are regarded as model centres of learning and are located in different parts of the country.

On his part, Rep. Tajudeen Abbas, Speaker of the House of Representatives, called for a complete overh