At least 4,000 primary school teachers in Sokoto State will benefit from the annual federal and state Universal Basic Education Board (SUBEB) intervention programme.
According to the chairman of the Board, Umar NaGwari Tambuwal, the federal and state governments have contributed N7 billion to the project, with each contributing £3.5 billion.
The board plans to carry out education development projects across the state in 2024, including general renovations, the construction of new classrooms, and the procurement of teaching and learning resources such as furniture for pupils and teachers.
Two per cent of the total N7 billion annual intervention fund will be allocated to teacher professional development to enhance teachers’ capacity.
Shehu Shagari College of Education and Shehu Shagari University of Education will each train 2,000 teachers.
The board aims to train an additional 8,000 teachers by the end of 2025, bringing the total to 12,000.
Currently, there are approximately 25,000 teachers on the Sokoto State Government payroll.
Tambuwal underscored the significance of upgrading teacher training, which will considerably enhance primary school education across the state.
The board has also initiated a verification exercise to identify and eliminate ghost teachers, ensuring that government resources are utilised efficiently.
The chairman commended the state governor for implementing the new minimum wage for primary school teachers, which has been raised to N70,000.
He urged teachers to reciprocate this gesture by fulfilling their responsibilities and promised to continue with teachers’ promotions and other welfare incentives as appropriate.
