Two hundred and forty-five teachers in Jigawa State, whose salaries were suspended due to misconduct, have apologised and signed undertakings with the government, pledging to resume their duties properly.
The decision came after a meeting organised by the Jigawa State Universal Basic Education Board (SUBEB) on Monday at the NUT Conference Hall in Dutse, the state capital.
SUBEB had stopped the teachers’ salaries in June 2025 after it was discovered that many of them had abandoned their jobs for periods ranging from two months to three years, yet continued receiving salaries. Some of these teachers were found to have hired unqualified individuals to take their place in classrooms.
Speaking after the meeting, SUBEB Executive Chairman, Professor Haruna Musa, expressed concern over the teachers’ actions, which included prolonged absenteeism and assigning their teaching responsibilities to others without permission, both of which are against civil service rules.
Professor Musa warned that such negligence would no longer be tolerated, especially since the government has continued to pay salaries on time and promote staff.
“The days of teachers ignoring their responsibilities are over. We are now focused on restoring respect and quality to basic education,” he said.
He added that this new approach would improve accountability in the education sector and help reduce the number of out-of-school children in the state.
Also speaking at the meeting, the Governor’s Technical Adviser on Education, Dr. Hauwa Babura, highlighted Governor Umar Namadi’s commitment to improving education in Jigawa State. She reminded teachers of the seriousness of their duties.
“Everyone will be accountable for their actions in this life and the hereafter. The government’s action shows its dedication to improving basic education by ensuring teachers are committed and responsible,” she said.
Dr. Babura added that the teachers’ apologies and willingness to sign undertakings demonstrated their readiness to return to work with seriousness and integrity.
The meeting was attended by various stakeholders, including SUBEB directors, the Governor’s Special Assistant on Basic Education, Mallam Salmanu, the State Teachers’ Union Secretary, Comrade Surajo Yaro, and other education officials.
At the end of the meeting, the teachers formally apologised to the governor and promised not to repeat the misconduct.
They were given letters of undertaking, symbolising a renewed commitment to their duties and to professionalism in the classroom.
