Over 10,000 compete for 1,000 rural teaching positions in Nasarawa

According to him, the board is currently reviewing the results to ensure that only suitably qualified candidates are considered for employment.

Ahemba reiterated that successful applicants from all 13 local government areas would be deployed exclusively to rural schools, where teacher shortages have continued to affect learning outcomes.

He said the rural posting policy forms part of the state’s strategy to improve access to quality basic education in hard-to-reach communities.

The governor’s aide advised applicants to remain patient and await further communication from SUBEB and the consulting firm regarding the subsequent stages of the recruitment exercise.

He reaffirmed the government’s commitment to maintaining a merit-driven selection process, stressing that the objective is to recruit competent teachers capable of improving education delivery across rural parts of Nasarawa State.