Alausa Hails Tinubu’s Approval for Recruitment Of 3,252 Verified PTA Teachers In Federal Unity Colleges
Alausa Hails Tinubu’s Approval Of Recruitment for 3,252 Verified PTA Teachers into Federal Unity Colleges
The Minister of Education, Dr. Maruf Tunji Alausa, has commended President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for approving the recruitment process for 3,252 verified Parent Teacher Association (PTA) teachers in Federal Unity Colleges, describing the decision as a landmark intervention aimed at strengthening Nigeria’s education sector.
In a statement issued on Thursday by his Special Adviser on Media and Communications, Ikharo Attah, the minister said the approval demonstrates President Tinubu’s commitment to addressing the persistent shortage of teachers in Federal Unity Colleges while recognising the years of dedicated service rendered by PTA teachers across the country.
“This is a President who cares deeply for Nigeria and for the future of our country,” Alausa said.
“The President has approved the recruitment of teachers. Priority will be given to absorbing verified PTA teachers, many of whom have served in our Federal Unity Colleges and Federal Technical Colleges for almost 25 years. This approval provides them with the opportunity to become part of the mainstream public service.”
The minister described the approval as a major milestone in the ongoing transformation of the education sector under the Renewed Hope Agenda, noting that the recruitment would improve the teacher student ratio in Federal Unity Colleges while rewarding teachers who have remained committed to quality education despite years of uncertainty.
According to him, the decision followed a comprehensive verification exercise conducted by an Inter Ministerial Committee, which screened eligible PTA teachers across Federal Unity Colleges. The exercise verified 3,252 teachers in the cadres of Education Officers, Assistant Education Officers and Technical Instructors, paving the way for their regularisation upon the completion of statutory requirements.
Alausa said the recruitment of experienced teachers into the federal public service would preserve institutional knowledge, strengthen classroom instruction and improve learning outcomes in Federal Unity Colleges. He added that the initiative forms part of the Federal Government’s broader efforts to enhance teacher quality and reposition the colleges as centres of academic excellence.
The minister reaffirmed that the Federal Ministry of Education would continue to work closely with relevant government agencies to complete the remaining statutory processes required for the issuance of the final recruitment approval in line with extant public service regulations.
He expressed appreciation to President Tinubu for approving the recruitment process, describing the decision as further evidence of the administration’s resolve to place education at the centre of national development.
Alausa stressed that investment in teachers remains essential to building a stronger education system, noting that no education system can rise above the quality of its teachers.
He also assured all verified PTA teachers that the ministry remains committed to ensuring the regularisation process is concluded with transparency, fairness and due diligence in accordance with established public service regulations.
“This administration is determined to ensure that every child in our Federal Unity Colleges is taught by qualified, motivated and professionally supported teachers. We will continue to pursue reforms that improve learning outcomes and restore confidence in public education for the benefit of every Nigerian child,” he said.
The minister reiterated the ministry’s commitment to implementing policies that strengthen the teaching profession, improve learning outcomes and ensure that learners in Nigeria’s Federal Unity Colleges receive quality education delivered by competent and dedicated teachers.
