Nasir El-Rufai has expressed worry over the sudden deaths of quality teachers in the state, particularly in basic education.
El-Rufai told the National Assembly House Committee on Basic Education in Kaduna that some teachers scored zero in a recent proficiency test conducted for primary school teachers in the state.
Represented by his Deputy, Barnabas Bantex, the governor blamed the terrible trend on the politicisation of teachers employment in the state.
“We set the examination based on primary four curriculum and pegged 75 per cent as pass mark, but the highest was 45 per cent with a reasonable number with zero.
“One should not be surprised because, over time, the state has politicised employment into the teaching profession, and by so doing mortgaged the future of our children, “he said.
He, however, said that the state government had already taken measures to correct the anomalies and rid the school of unqualified teachers.
“This is because ensuring adequate quality teachers at the basic level is the foundation upon which our educational development will be built, “he said.
The governor added that in addressing the massive infrastructural deficit in primary schools, the government would soon begin storey building structures in schools across the state.
“A company has already been engaged, we are only waiting for certain funds to commence construction, “he said.
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