Akwa Ibom Approves 2,000 New Teachers, N50,000 Wardrobe Allowance For Existing Staff

The Akwa Ibom State Government has approved the recruitment of an additional 2,000 primary school teachers and a N50,000 wardrobe allowance for each teacher in its employ as part of measures to strengthen the education sector.

The announcement was made on Monday, October 6, 2026, during the state’s commemoration of the 2026 World Teachers’ Day held at the Uyo Township Stadium, with the theme, “Standing with Teachers: 60 Years of Protecting the Profession, Advancing Its Status, and Shaping Our Futures.”

The government also approved N500,000 support for each of the 1,776 registered private schools across the state.

Speaking at the event, Akwa Ibom State Governor, Umo Eno, said his administration would continue to prioritise education, stressing that teachers play a critical role in the development of every profession.

Eno noted that professionals across different sectors were taught by teachers, assuring that his administration would not compromise on the development and welfare of educators.

“We won’t toy with education; our teachers will be equipped with all the tools necessary. Teachers’ reward begins here on earth, concrete steps have been put in place to actualize this,” the governor stated.

He added that education remains a key component of his administration’s ARISE Agenda.

The event was attended by dignitaries from the education sector at both the national and state levels, including leaders of various educational unions.

As part of efforts to further strengthen the sector, the state government announced the appointment of Prof. Philip Afaha as the Vice Chancellor of the Akwa Ibom State University of Education, Afaha Nsit.

The government also directed the constitution of a high-powered committee to review the state’s educational system and develop a comprehensive framework aimed at improving standards.

The committee will be coordinated by the Deputy Governor Akon Etim Eyakenyi in collaboration with the Commissioner for Education, Prof. Ubong Essien.