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RSG TO RECRUIT 5,000 TEACHERS TO BOOST EDUCATION SECTOR

The Rivers State Government has approved the recruitment of 5,000 teachers into the state civil service, a bold move aimed at addressing shortages in classrooms and improving educational outcomes across the state. The exercise forms part of a broader strategy to enhance administrative efficiency and public service delivery.

The decision emerged during the second Rivers State Executive Council meeting of 2026, presided over by Governor Siminalayi Fubara at Government House, Port Harcourt, with Deputy Governor Prof. Ngozi Nma Odu in attendance on Tuesday.

Addressing journalists after the meeting, the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Information and Communications, Dr. Honor Sirawoo, disclosed that the recruitment is strategically focused on the education sector.

He explained that out of the 5,000 recruits, 3,000 will be deployed to basic and primary schools, while 2,000 will serve at post-primary institutions. The goal, he said, is to strengthen service delivery where it matters most, particularly in shaping the state’s educational outcomes.

Dr. Sirawoo also noted that this recruitment exercise brings the total number of individuals employed under the Fubara administration to approximately 9,500, highlighting the government’s sustained commitment to expanding the workforce.

He recounted previous recruitments under the administration, which included 2,000 personnel for medical services, 1,500 for Ignatius Ajuru University, and 1,000 for the Universal Basic Education Board, reflecting a consistent focus on critical sectors.

Emphasising merit-based selection, Dr. Sirawoo reassured that the process for hiring the new 5,000 teachers will be strictly guided to ensure that only qualified and competent individuals are recruited.

“The administration is expanding the workforce, but we are committed to quiet service delivery rather than publicising every action because these are services to the people of Rivers,” he added.

Dr. Chisom Kenneth Gbali, the Commissioner for Employment Generation and Economic Empowerment, also spoke on the development, describing the council’s approval as a “significant boost” for his ministry, which is expected to be among the primary beneficiaries of the policy plan.

Analysts have observed that the recruitment initiative is timely, particularly in the education sector, where teacher shortages have historically hampered learning outcomes in both urban and rural areas of the state.

By increasing the number of teachers and civil servants, the state aims to improve the efficiency of service delivery, reduce administrative bottlenecks, and ensure that government policies translate into tangible benefits for citizens.

The recruitment is expected to cover multiple cadres of staff, from administrative personnel to teaching professionals, providing a balanced workforce to serve the state’s diverse needs.

Education stakeholders have welcomed the move, noting that an influx of qualified teachers could improve classroom teaching, reduce student-to-teacher ratios, and enhance overall educational standards.

Dr. Gbali affirmed that the ministry will coordinate closely with the Ministry of Education to ensure that recruitment aligns with institutional requirements and that training and orientation programs are effectively implemented.

The government has also pledged to maintain transparency throughout the recruitment process, assuring the public that appointments will be based strictly on qualifications, experience, and merit.

With the recruitment drive set to begin in the coming weeks, residents of Rivers State are hopeful that the move will not only enhance service delivery but also create employment opportunities for thousands of youths, reinforcing the administration’s commitment to human capital development.

By strategically targeting the education sector, the Fubara administration continues to demonstrate its focus on long-term development goals while addressing immediate workforce gaps, signalling a proactive approach to governance and public service.

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Great effort from Governor Fubara here.

Will you pay them well No be by recruiting.

If done right, it could be one of the most meaningful investments the Rivers State Government makes in its future.

Long Overdue,
All Wike was busy doing was Flyover Bridges, without creating long term Jobs.
Good one from Governor Fubara.

Good moves. May God bless the governor and the people of Rivers State.

I’m glad Fubara can now settle down and work since he has aligned with the federal government and he is quite off Wike’s reach for now. Rivers State has not enjoyed governance for a while now and it’s demeaning. Rivers State has state deserves more than what the drunkard Wike is trying to turn the state into and Fubara will get his second term meanwhile Wike is not even sure for a ministerial position come 2027

Right from the days of rotimi amaechi the only recruitment I mean employment that RVS has ever offered his people is teaching job. Wike up with false employment then, only to recruit mile 4 boys into task force for the 8years in power and now his boy is back with teacher recruitment scam. Opobo and Kalabari graduates go dey dance now thinking opportunity don land.

TTPAAR:
Will you pay them well No be by recruiting.

For him to approve the recruitment means he is capable of paying them. Gov Sim Fubara if allowed to governed River State will perform beyond expectations. Shalom.

God Bless Givnor FUBARA.
More Grace - as you Focused on the People and Youths Transformation in Rivers State.
Please, 🥺, keep it going,you will get your Votes in due time.

press9jatv:
Great effort from Governor Fubara here.

Nothing great there. He should do more as an oil producing state.

Oyo did 20,000 at a goal. I expect Rivers to do 50,000 not celebrating 5K. 5K that s'eyi did in his first term and did 20K in his second term

KingGBsky:
I’m glad Fubara can now settle down and work since he has aligned with the federal government and he is quite off Wike’s reach for now.

Rivers State has not enjoyed governance for a while now and it’s demeaning. Rivers State has state deserves more than what the drunkard Wike is trying to turn the state into and Fubara will get his second term meanwhile Wike is not even sure for a ministerial position come 2027

What has aligning with the federal government to do with recruiting teachers EVERY year to ensure that every single child is in free primary, vocational and secondary schools?

Was Makinde aligned with APC progreThieves when he employed almost 20,000 within five years of being governor

happney65:
Nothing great there. He should do more as an oil producing state.

Oyo did 20,000 at a goal. I expect Rivers to do 50,000 not celebrating 5K. 5K that s'eyi did in his first term and did 20K in his second term

Any idea how many teachers Wike recruited in his eight years?

What of the four progressive governors of Lagos State since 1999? Did they recruit as many as Makinde recruited in just five years without having the kind of trillions Lagos has each year in budget

Fubara just doing what’s expected.

Use your wins to nail Wike!

Rubbish man, this guy wasted over 3 years without any meaningful project. God forbid for Rivers people to have this kind of person as our governor again. He cares more about politics than governance.

His only goal as a governor is bringing Wike down politically. And the most annoying thing is that he's not trying to beat Wike by doing more projects for Rivers people that Wike.

anonimi:
Any idea how many teachers Wike recruited in his eight years?

What of the four progressive governors of Lagos State since 1999? Did they recruit as many as Makinde recruited in just five years without having the kind of trillions Lagos has each year in budget

I'm not talking about Lagos here. Talking about Rivers that has much more money than Oyo. I believe Rivers should do better and stop celebrating 5K

It doesn't make any sense. We shall talk about Lagos in another scenerio. But here,we are talking about Rivers and I mean they can do better than this when "lesser state" did more than this

Abeg just recruit!!!!

That's what rivers State indigenes are crying for...

Imagine a state for close to 6 years, no single recruitment

This will definitely be a sign of relief for plenty job seekers in the state.

Another great step in the right direction. That’s the way to go in Rivers state. Job creation leading to less crime in the state.

While Amaewhule is restless and endlessly aiming to be the Governor for three months, Fubara tries to move the state genuinely forward with his policies and financial management.

happney65:
Nothing great there. He should do more as an oil producing state.

Oyo did 20,000 at a goal. I expect Rivers to do 50,000 not celebrating 5K. 5K that s'eyi did in his first term and did 20K in his second term

it's Wike that slow the pace of works in Fubara government.

A very nice initiative. Keep it up

Where are the clasrooms?

Righthussle:
Rubbish man, this guy wasted over 3 years without any meaningful project. God forbid for Rivers people to have this kind of person as our governor again. He cares more about politics than governance.

His only goal as a governor is bringing Wike down politically. And the most annoying thing is that he's not trying to beat Wike by doing more projects for Rivers people that Wike.

I can't hear your lamentations well !Pls cry me River.
Fubara is the best thing to happen to Rivers state after Amaechi, the testimonies are everywhere.
When wike was there for 8 years, the assembly approved the proposed appropriation that will cover Recruitment, promotion and consequential salary increases for R/S public servants, yet nothing was done. In fact this became an annual habit. Where did the money go to? One day, EFCC will beam their search light on all the reckless financial dealings under wike and the public would stone him

anonimi:
What has aligning with the federal government to do with recruiting teachers EVERY year to ensure that every single child is in free primary, vocational and secondary schools?

Was Makinde aligned with APC progreThieves when he employed almost 20,000 within five years of being governor

Shot's fired from your armory from Jerusalem and it has hits it's intended targets nawaooo hahaha 😂

anonimi:
Any idea how many teachers Wike recruited in his eight years?

What of the four progressive governors of Lagos State since 1999? Did they recruit as many as Makinde recruited in just five years without having the kind of trillions Lagos has each year in budget

More bullets oozing out from your armory fired from Germany and it has hits it's intended targets nawaooo hahaha 😂

This is because he is in a tight corner. Very unserious governor. People have been lamenting about the need to employ more teachers, but he conveniently woke up now to score cheap political points with his sight on 2027. This is barely enough.

happney65:
Nothing great there. He should do more as an oil producing state.

Oyo did 20,000 at a goal. I expect Rivers to do 50,000 not celebrating 5K. 5K that s'eyi did in his first term and did 20K in his second term

How many did the previous governor of Rivers state do?
Just commend him for the one he has done before asking for more. He certainly will.

Good one by the state govt, although it’s coming quite late

They need to recruit more teachers because most of their secondary schools are using corpers as teachers.

Rivers State is lagging behind in Education.

HisXLNC1:
How many did the previous governor of Rivers state do?
Just commend him for the one he has done before asking for more. He certainly will.

Someone is in office and you are pointing fingers at a previous governor. Due to subsidy removal, the funds Fubara is receiving are more than that of his predecessors. Still he has little to show for the huge sums. What is he doing with the money? The state is at a standstill because of his lawlessness. His cabinet is barely constituted and everything is on a downward spiral. The roads are all flooded. The worst administration so far.

BondRiv:
Someone is in office and you are pointing fingers at a previous governor. Due to subsidy removal, the funds Fubara is receiving are more than that of his predecessors. Still he has little to show for the huge sums. What is he doing with the money? The state is at a standstill because of his lawlessness. His cabinet is barely constituted and everything is on a downward spiral. The roads are all flooded. The worst administration so far.

We are talking about his predecessor not his predecessors. Amaechi carried out employment. Amaechi did promotion, though he didn't implement. Then Sim's predecessor came in, was governor for good eight years. No single employment and no promotion. Do we have to turn everything into politics.
Were the roads not flooded during the time of his predecessor? Did flooding of PH roads after major rainfalls start with Sim as governor? You are talking about removal of subsidy...how much was the minimum wage then and, consequently, the wage bill of the state? Be honest.