FG approves 3,252 PTA teachers for federal service after 25+ years in Unity Colleges
The Federal Government has approved the recruitment of 3,252 verified Parent-Teacher Association teachers into federal public service, absorbing educators who have taught in Unity and Technical Colleges for up to 25 years without permanent appointments. Minister of Education Dr. Tunji Alausa announced this Thursday in Abuja, calling it a landmark intervention to address persistent teacher shortages in Federal Unity Colleges nationwide.
The approval covers teachers verified across three cadres: Education Officers, Assistant Education Officers, and Technical Instructors, following a nationwide screening exercise by an inter-ministerial committee. Alausa stated the move serves a dual purpose: filling critical teacher vacancies while honoring the long-term service of educators who lacked job security despite their contributions to the system. He emphasized transparency and compliance with public service rules throughout the regularisation process.
This recruitment builds on previous education sector reforms, including last year's training of 270 technical teachers in digital literacy and trade-specific skills in Ibadan. The government has also pursued broader initiatives like connecting schools to reliable internet services to strengthen digital learning. Educational stakeholders have consistently cited teacher shortages as a top challenge in Unity Colleges, making this one of the most significant workforce interventions under the current administration.
For verified PTA teachers awaiting formal employment, what specific steps or timelines should they expect for their absorption into the federal payroll, and how might this stability impact their long-term career planning and classroom effectiveness?