Teachers in Adamawa State are expressing renewed confidence in the government following a series of welfare reforms introduced by Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri. The reforms include the full rollout of the ₦70,000 minimum wage, approval of teacher promotions, and the payment of outstanding promotion arrears.
Education stakeholders have described these developments as unprecedented in recent years, noting that they have boosted teacher morale and created the foundation for the state’s flagship Model Secondary Schools, set to begin operations in September 2025.
During a media briefing in Yola, the Executive Secretary of the Post Primary Schools Management Board (PPSMB), Mr. Birsan Penuel, commended the Governor’s commitment to educational development and teacher welfare.
“The prompt implementation of promotions, clearance of arrears, and the new minimum wage are clear signs that this administration values its teachers,” Penuel said.
“This has restored hope and motivated our teachers to raise their standards.”
He urged teachers across the state to reciprocate the Governor’s commitment by showing renewed dedication and professionalism in their classrooms.
“The government has done its part. Now, it’s time for us in the education sector to do ours,” Penuel added.
As part of the Governor’s education reform agenda, Model Secondary Schools are being established across the 21 Local Government Areas, while three Mega-Science Schools, also called Smart Schools, are to be located in Madagali, Hong, and Lamurde.
These schools will run a blended curriculum that combines academic studies with technical and entrepreneurial training. The initiative is aimed at preparing students not just for examinations but also for self-employment and participation in the global workforce.
According to Penuel, more than 1,000 qualified teachers will be deployed to the Model Schools, while vocational institutions known as Best-Centres will serve as feeder schools to strengthen technical education pathways.
To further support the success of the new schools, the government plans to introduce additional incentives. These include an annual Best Performing Teachers award, hazard allowances for teachers serving in rural areas, and the renovation of hostels in several boarding schools to improve student welfare.
Penuel explained that these reforms are part of a broader vision to enhance teaching and learning across the state. The Model Schools project is expected to raise educational standards, promote innovation, and nurture a generation of skilled, confident, and employable young people.