Adamawa To Release List Of 5,000 Newly Recruited Teachers

The Adamawa State government has concluded plans to release the list of over 5000 teachers recruited to bridge the existing gap in the education sector

Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri disclosed this at the 2026 workers day with a theme: ‘Insecurity and Poverty Bane of Decent Work.’

While congratulating the workers on their auspicious day, Governor Fintiri also revealed plans for the recruitment of new staff to power the local government system in the state.

He noted that the right to industrial organisation is a constitutional one as such, he called on all employers of labour in the state to not only protect those rights but guarantee them.

The governor represented by his deputy , Professor Kaletapwa Farauta, reiterated government’s commitment to remain proactive in addressing the demands of the labour unions, for productive workforce.

Governor Fintiri highlighted some achievements recorded as regards to the welfare and well being of workers, revealing that government have so far employed over 7000 workers into the core civil service, and more are still underway to strengthen the civil service.

His administration, the governor said, remains workers friendly considering their importance, and will be committed not only to the dignity of workers but to the restoration of hopes by upholding the promise of dignified years of service and retirement as well as protecting the hard-earned pensions of workers and retirees.

He said government has invested massively in security and infrastructure among other steps taken to turn around the economic fortunes of the citizens, noting that it is still poised at pursuing favourable policies that would attract investors to the state.

State chairman of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) Emmanuel Fashe, explained that the 2026 theme: “Insecurity and Poverty-Bane of Decent Work,” suits the contemporary situation in Nigeria and Adamawa State in particular.

He highlighted insecurity and poverty as twin assassins of decent work, but acknowledged governor Fintiri’s effort in addressing insecurity and poverty, thereby pursuing secured, decent and favorable working space for workers.

Comrade Fashe thereafter, demanded wage review for workers in line with the current realities and clear outstanding liabilities, even as he made case for the implementation of promotions of the local government workers, upward review of pension fund as recommended by the Salaries and Wages Commission among other requests.

The controller, Federal Ministry of Labour and Productivity, represented by Daniel Shakina and and Comrade Dauda Adamu Ali chairman Trade Union Congress (TUC), appreciated workers for their contributions to the national development.