Over 1,156 candidates have applied for the 27 positions of Local Government Education Secretary in Jigawa State, according to the State Universal Basic Education Board (SUBEB). The chairman of the board, Professor Haruna Musa, disclosed this on Friday, adding that the Computer-Based Test (CBT) for the recruitment exercise will take place at the Federal University, Dutse.
Professor Musa explained that the online recruitment portal was opened for applicants across the 27 local government areas in Jigawa State. He revealed that the board received a total of 1,156 applications during the process, but only 274 candidates were shortlisted to participate in the CBT examination.
He said the initiative aims to ensure the appointment of competent and capable education secretaries who can drive positive change in the state’s education sector. The chairman noted that the board’s decision is part of ongoing efforts to improve basic education management and service delivery.
Professor Musa had earlier criticized some education secretaries for negligence, saying it led to teacher absenteeism and poor learning outcomes in schools.