Kano State Governor, Abba Kabir Yusuf, has ordered the immediate recruitment of 2,616 qualified teachers to address the wide teacher-to-pupil ratio in public primary schools.

He also confirmed the absorption of 4,315 former Better Education Service Delivery for All (BESDA) volunteer teachers into the state civil service as permanent and pensionable workers.

The BESDA programme, supported by the World Bank in collaboration with the Federal Ministry of Education, was designed to increase access for out-of-school children, improve literacy in target states, and strengthen accountability in basic education. The initiative was discontinued under the previous administration of Abdullahi Umar Ganduje.

Speaking at the official presentation of appointment letters to the former BESDA teachers, Governor Yusuf reiterated his administration’s commitment to the state of emergency declared on education.

He said the employment of the volunteer teachers was a testament to his belief that education remains the foundation for human development.

“Today’s event is an unmistakable indication of our solid commitment to addressing challenges in the education sector. Since the inception of this government, we have worked tirelessly to ensure every school in Kano State is functional, conducive, and capable of providing quality education.

“To strengthen the system further, I have directed the State Universal Basic Education Board (SUBEB) to immediately commence the recruitment of an additional 2,616 qualified teachers. This will help us achieve and maintain the prescribed teacher-to-pupil ratio across the state.

“I have also mandated the Ministry of Education and all its agencies to intensify monitoring and evaluation of our schools to guarantee quality service delivery, adequate maintenance of facilities, and proper utilisation of resources,” he said.

Yusuf urged the newly employed teachers to see their roles as going beyond the classroom, stressing the need to build character, instill values, and uphold ethical standards among pupils.

Kano State Commissioner for Education, Dr. Haruna Ali Makoda, praised the recent high performance of Kano candidates in the 2025 NECO SSCE results, attributing the achievement to the administration’s investment in education, including improved infrastructure and funding.

Chairman of SUBEB, Alhaji Yusuf Kabir, reminded the new teachers of their duty to deliver on the government’s trust, urging them to work as a united team and not disappoint the people of Kano State.