Akwa Ibom Declares State of Emergency in Education and Plans to Recruit Teachers
Akwa Ibom State announced a state of emergency in education and said it would recruit 2,000 additional teachers as part of a wider effort to improve school standards.
Akwa Ibom State Governor Umo Eno declared a state of emergency in the education sector on 5 October 2026. The announced measures included plans to recruit an additional 2,000 teachers for primary schools and establish a committee to develop a comprehensive programme for improving education standards. The state also announced support measures for teachers and registered private schools. Residents and applicants should look for official state announcements for recruitment procedures and eligibility requirements.
Source: https://fmino.gov.ng/world-teachers-day-gov-eno-declares-state-of-emergency-in-education-sector/