Yobe Empowers 450 New Teachers with Transformative Training for Global Education Standards
In a strategic push to revitalise education and meet international teaching standards, the Yobe State Government has launched an intensive two-day training programme for 450 newly recruited teachers across the state.
The Head of Civil Service, Alhaji Tonga Betara, declared the workshop open on Tuesday in Damaturu, describing it as a pivotal move to upgrade professional teaching capacity.
The training, themed “From Classroom to Career: Essential Training for New Teachers in Yobe State,” is a collaborative initiative between his office and the Umar Suleiman College of Education, Gashua.
Betara highlighted that the training aligns with the Buni administration’s educational roadmap, which aims to restore and advance learning in the state following years of devastation caused by insurgency. He noted that numerous schools were destroyed and many educators were displaced or lost during the conflict.
“Since assuming office in 2019, Governor Mai Mala Buni has prioritised educational reform, beginning with an education summit that led to the establishment of a dedicated trust fund to drive transformation,” Betara stated.
The government’s multifaceted approach includes the construction of mega schools, promotion of girl-child and IDP education, introduction of school feeding programmes, provision of modern learning tools, environmental upgrades, and free tuition policies.
According to Betara, the current workshop will arm new teachers with innovative techniques and professional practices essential for today’s dynamic classroom environments. He urged participants to be punctual, actively participate, and collaborate for maximum impact.
“Teachers are the backbone of any education system. Their preparation today will shape the future of Yobe’s children,” he added.
Speaking at the event, Dr. AbdulRahman Danladi, provost of Umar Suleiman College of Education, Gashua, applauded the state government’s commitment to developing human capital in the education sector.
He stressed that teaching extends beyond routine instruction, describing it as a lifelong profession requiring ongoing learning, strategic planning, assessment, and mentorship.
Participants will undergo training on 21st-century teaching roles, key attributes of effective educators, lesson planning, classroom management, pedagogy, and professional ethics.
Dr. Danladi encouraged attendees to fully engage with resource persons to gain the full benefit of the programme.
One of the beneficiaries, Malam Bukar Bulama, praised the initiative, calling it timely and relevant. “This training will undoubtedly boost our teaching skills and positively affect student learning outcomes,” he said.
The workshop, which runs from Tuesday to Wednesday in Damaturu, is seen as a vital part of the Buni administration’s broader mission to rebuild and strengthen the state’s educational system.
