Nigeria approves recruitment of 3,252 PTA teachers

The Federal Government has approved the recruitment of 3,252 verified Parent-Teacher Association teachers into the federal public service, a move officials describe as a landmark intervention to address a persistent teacher shortage in Federal Unity Colleges. Minister of Education Dr. Tunji Alausa announced the approval on Thursday, August 6, 2026, in Abuja, stating it will absorb educators who have taught in Unity and Technical Colleges across the country for up to 25 years without permanent government appointments.

The recruitment follows a comprehensive nationwide verification exercise conducted by an inter-ministerial committee, which screened eligible PTA teachers across three cadres: Education Officers, Assistant Education Officers, and Technical Instructors. Alausa said the decision reflects a dual purpose of addressing staffing deficits while honoring the service of educators who have contributed without job security. He stated that priority will be given to absorbing these verified teachers, many of whom have served for nearly a quarter of a century, providing them an opportunity to join the mainstream public service.

Alausa described the approval as one of the most...