The Kano State House of Assembly has summoned the Chairman of the State Universal Basic Education Board (SUBEB), Yusuf Kabir, to explain how the recent teacher recruitment exercise was conducted following complaints about the process.
Reports from local newspapers indicate allegations that some applicants paid money to obtain teaching job forms, despite the state governor’s approval for the recruitment of over 7,000 personnel.
An investigation reportedly found that at least 90 per cent of applicants purchased the forms with money.
The summons followed a motion raised by Murtala Musa Kore, the lawmaker representing Dambatta, who called for a full investigation and a review of how the exercise was carried out.
The Assembly said it seeks to ensure fairness, transparency and due process in all recruitment processes to prevent favouritism and safeguard the quality of education in the state.
The SUBEB chairman is expected to appear before lawmakers to clarify the issue.
There are concerns that the recruitment exercise could be cancelled over the alleged irregularities.
