By Shafi’u Yahaya
The Kano State Coordinator of the National Teachers’ Institute (NTI), Alhaji Jafar Saidu Aliyu, has highlighted some of the programmes introduced to provide alternative professional pathways for teachers following the abolition of the Grade II teacher qualification in Nigeria.
Aliyu disclosed this while speaking with journalists on the sidelines of the 2026 World Teachers’ Day celebration held at the Coronation Hall, Government House, Kano.
He said the NTI remained committed to providing teachers with opportunities to improve their professional qualifications and strengthen their capacity to deliver quality education.
The coordinator commended Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf for what he described as the priority given to education and teacher development by the Kano State Government.
According to him, the administration’s investment in education was already producing positive results, citing the reported improvement in the performance of Kano students in the National Examinations Council (NECO) examinations.
He also commended the state government for its regular provision of teaching and learning materials to schools, as well as its recruitment of more than 20,000 teachers.
Aliyu said strengthening the teaching workforce was important in addressing shortages in schools and improving the quality of education across the state.
He expressed optimism that the government’s investment in education and teacher development would continue to yield benefits for Kano State in the years ahead.
He urged teachers and other education stakeholders to take advantage of available professional development opportunities to improve their skills and contribute to better learning outcomes.
