The Zamfara State Government has recruited the first batch of 500 teachers in core teaching subjects as part of its ongoing reform to revitalise the education sector in the state.

In a statement issued on Friday and signed by the Chairman of the Zamfara State Civil Service Commission, who is also the Chairman of the Recruitment Committee, Hon. Aliyu Mohammed Tukur (ES), it was stated that Governor Dauda Lawal has approved their appointment in the state.

The statement reads In part: “The Zamfara State Government, under the visionary leadership of His Excellency, Governor Dauda Lawal, has approved the recruitment of the first batch of 500 qualified teachers into the State Civil Service as part of ongoing reforms to revitalise the education sector.

“The approval follows the successful completion of a rigorous and transparent selection exercise conducted by the Zamfara State Committee for Teacher Recruitment and Deployment (TRD), established and mandated to oversee the process in line with the existing Teacher Recruitment and Deployment Policy Guidelines (TRDPG).

“A total of 11,708 candidates applied through the State’s online recruitment portal. Out of these, 8,184 applicants met the eligibility criteria and were screened, while 3,105 candidates participated in the Computer-Based Test (CBT) conducted under strict supervision.

“Based on the 40% benchmark, 1,033 candidates qualified for the final selection oral interview. After thorough evaluation by the subject panelists, 500 candidates were recommended for appointment as teachers across the state.

“The recruitment targeted core teaching subjects, namely English Language, Mathematics, Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Computer Studies/ICT, Entrepreneurship, Agricultural Science, Home Economics, and Animal Husbandry,” the statement concluded. (Nigerian Tribune)