By Sanusi Muhammad, Gusau
The Adolescent Girls Initiative for Learning and Empowerment(Zamfara AGILE Project) applauds His Excellency Governor Dauda Lawal for approving the recruitment of the first batch of 500 qualified science teachers as part of the ongoing reforms towards strengthening education delivery and improve learning outcomes across the State.
Bashir Kabiru Ahmad
Project Communications Officer, Zamfara AGILE has said in a statement issued to newsmen in Gusau Friday.
Bashir maintained that the State Project Coordinator and Permanent Secretary Hajiya Saadatu Abdu Gusau made the commendation while commenting on the successful recruitment of the teachers.
The Coordinator says the recruitment exercise was part of Governor Dauda Lawal's commitments signed on 5th July, 2023 to fulfill the criteria for AGILE intervention in Zamfara State.
Saadatu Abdu Gusau described the laudable recruitment of teachers as part of the AGILE mandates under Sub-component 3.1(System Strengthening) adding that the AGILE Project will collaborate with stakeholders to monitor the deployment of the successful candidates to the most deserving areas of need, based on the earlier needs assessment conducted in the schools with a view to ensuring equity and improved access to quality teaching across the State.
She further expressed confidence in Governor Dauda Lawal's demonstration of passion and commitments for the successful implementation of AGILE and other donor projects in Zamfara State, stated that the first batch recruited 500 science teachers out of the planned 2, 000 to be recruited will significantly improve learning outcomes.
Abdu Gusau also extends the Zamfara State Project Implementation Unit(SPIU) heartfelt appreciation to the Teacher Recruitment and Deployment (TRD) Committee for their exceptional dedication, transparency, and professionalism in ensuring a credible and merit-driven process and congratulates all the successful candidates on their appointment.