The government has announced plans to recruit at least 7,000 teachers nationwide as part of efforts to address staffing shortfalls in schools and improve access to education, particularly in underserved communities.

The Minister for Education, Haruna Iddrisu, disclosed the initiative at a media briefing on Wednesday, April 1, indicating that the recruitment exercise has received financial clearance.

According to him, the application process will begin on April 10, when the recruitment portal is opened to qualified applicants from recent graduating cohorts.

“I am happy to note and announce that the Ministry of Education has received clearance and approval from the Ministry of Finance for the recruitment of teachers across the country. We will be recruiting at least 7,000 teachers. We want the process to be open, transparent, and competitive.

“Therefore, graduates from the 2023, 2024, and 2025 cohorts may apply for placement as teachers across the country. Priority will be given to those who are ready and willing to serve in those deprived and safe areas.”

The planned recruitment is expected to ease pressure on the education system by filling critical vacancies, particularly in rural and hard-to-reach areas where teacher shortages have persisted.

Authorities say the process will be conducted in a transparent and competitive manner to ensure fairness and improve the overall quality of teaching delivery across the country.