Kano SUBEB, NUT Conclude Professional Training for 4,000 Newly Recruited Teachers
The Kano State Government has successfully concluded a professional capacity-building training programme for 4,000 newly recruited teachers employed under the administration of Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf.
The training, which ended on Tuesday, November 3, 2026, was organised and funded by the Kano State Universal Basic Education Board (SUBEB), in collaboration with the Nigeria Union of Teachers (NUT), Kano State Chapter.
The exercise was conducted at various designated centres across the state. In Kumbotso, Madobi and Gwale Local Government Areas, the training took place at Sa’adatu Rimi College of Education under the Special Teachers Programme (STP).
The programme was designed to equip the newly recruited teachers with modern teaching methodologies, professional competencies, effective classroom management techniques and improved instructional delivery skills.
The training sessions were facilitated by experienced and qualified resource persons carefully selected by the Executive Chairman of Kano State SUBEB, Malam Yusuf Kabir.
SUBEB Highlights Importance of Professional Development
Speaking on the significance of the exercise, a representative of Kano State SUBEB said the training was part of the Board’s commitment to ensuring that newly recruited teachers were professionally equipped to deliver quality education across public schools in the state.
The representative explained that recruiting teachers alone was not sufficient without providing them with the necessary professional knowledge, practical skills and modern teaching techniques required to improve classroom performance.
The representative further urged the participants to demonstrate professionalism, dedication, discipline and commitment to their responsibilities, while ensuring that pupils receive quality teaching and effective learning experiences.
NUT Chairman Commends Government’s Commitment
Similarly, the Chairman of the Nigeria Union of Teachers (NUT), Kano State Chapter, Comrade Baffa Garko, commended Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf and the Kano State Government for prioritising teachers’ recruitment and professional development.
He noted that continuous training and retraining of teachers remained essential to improving educational standards and addressing the challenges confronting the education sector.
According to him, teachers are central to the development of any educational system, stressing that equipping them with relevant professional skills would contribute significantly to improving pupils’ academic performance.
He also encouraged the newly recruited teachers to uphold the ethics of the teaching profession, remain committed to their duties and utilise the knowledge acquired during the training to make meaningful contributions to educational development in Kano State.
Education Secretaries Monitor Training Exercise
During the programme, the Education Secretaries respectively, visited various classrooms where the training sessions were taking place at different centers.
The Education Secretaries expressed satisfaction with the level of commitment, concentration and enthusiasm demonstrated by the participants.
They encouraged the newly recruited teachers to put the knowledge and practical skills acquired into practice to ensure effective teaching and learning in their respective schools.
They also offered prayers and wished the participants success in their teaching careers.
Facilitators, Participants Express Satisfaction
The facilitators also expressed satisfaction with the enthusiasm and active participation of the trainees, commending their willingness to learn and understand the professional principles and practical approaches presented throughout the programme.
In their separate remarks, the newly recruited teachers expressed profound appreciation to Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf, the Executive Chairman of Kano State SUBEB, Malam Yusuf Kabir, and the NUT Kano State Chairman, Comrade Baffa Garko, for their contributions towards ensuring that they received the necessary professional training.
The participants pledged to apply the knowledge, experience and practical skills acquired during the programme to improve teaching standards and enhance learning outcomes in their respective schools.
The successful completion of the training marks another significant step towards strengthening the teaching workforce, promoting professional development and improving the quality of basic education across Kano State.
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