- Recruits 1,600 watchmen to strengthen security in secondary schools,
Gov. Abba Yusuf of Kano State has presented permanent and pensionable appointment letters to the 400 newly recruited Mathematics teachers for the state’s Secondary Schools.
This is contained in a statement issued by the Governor’s spokesperson, Sunusi Bature, in Kano on Wednesday.
Yusuf described the recruitment as a direct response to subject gaps that has affected students’ performance and career readiness.
Yusuf said Mathematics was the foundation of Science, Technology, Engineering and Innovation’, and that Kano State must build a strong base to compete in a knowledge‑driven world.
He added that the new teachers would significantly enhance teaching quality, improve examination outcomes and strengthen pathways for students into STEM fields.
The Governor commended the Ministry of Education and the Kano State Senior Secondary Schools Management Board (KSSSSMB) for conducting a transparent and effective recruitment process.
Yusuf urged the new teachers to teach with passion, commitment and professionalism, stressing that they must justify the confidence placed in them.
The governor has also approved the distribution of permanent and pensionable appointment letters to 1,600 newly recruited watchmen posted to Secondary Schools across the state.
This is contained in a statement issued by the Governor’s spokesperson, Sunusi Bature, on Wednesday.
Yusuf described the exercise as a major step toward restoring safety, discipline and stability in public schools.
He explained that a secure environment for students, teachers and school facilities remained a top priority of his administration, adding that learning cannot thrive where safety is compromised.
The Governor emphasised that the watchmen would play a front‑line role in safeguarding school premises, monitoring unauthorised activities and supporting the smooth running of academic programmes.
He commended the Ministry of Education and the management of the Kano State Senior Secondary Schools Management Board (KSSSSMB) for their commitment to executing government directives.
Yusuf urged the newly appointed watchmen to discharge their duties with vigilance, discipline and integrity.
(NAN)
