The Jigawa State Government has reinstated 245 teachers whose salaries were previously suspended over prolonged absenteeism, following their formal apologies and signed undertakings.
The teachers, accused of abandoning their duties for periods ranging from two months to three years, met with officials of the Jigawa State Universal Basic Education Board (SUBEB) on Monday at the NUT Conference Hall, Dutse. Some were also found to have illegally delegated their teaching duties to unqualified persons while still drawing salaries.
Speaking after the meeting, SUBEB Executive Chairman, Professor Haruna Musa, stated that the government could no longer condone such violations. He described the development as a turning point in restoring discipline and accountability in the education sector.
“The era of teachers neglecting their duties is over,” he said. “The Board will no longer tolerate any form of negligence. Teachers must uphold their responsibilities, especially as the state continues to pay salaries promptly and support professional growth.”
The Board’s actions, he added, are part of broader efforts to revamp the education sector and address the growing number of out-of-school children in the state.
Also speaking at the event, Dr. Hauwa Babura, Technical Adviser to the Governor on Education, emphasized the importance of responsibility in public service. She reaffirmed Governor Umar Namadi’s commitment to improving basic education and holding stakeholders accountable.
“Everyone will account for their actions. The teachers’ willingness to sign undertakings shows a renewed commitment to their roles,” she said.
Key stakeholders present included SUBEB directors, the Governor’s Special Assistant on Basic Education, Mallam Salmanu, and the State Teachers’ Union Secretary, Comrade Surajo Yaro.
At the end of the meeting, the teachers tendered written apologies to the governor and pledged to resume their duties with renewed dedication. They were each issued a letter of undertaking as part of their reinstatement.
