Tinubu Approves Recruitment of 3,252 PTA Teachers into Federal Civil Service

President Bola Tinubu has approved the recruitment of 3,252 verified Parent-Teacher Association (PTA) teachers into the Federal Civil Service as part of efforts to address teacher shortages in Federal Unity Colleges and improve the quality of education across the country.

The announcement was made on Thursday by the Minister of Education, Dr. Tunji Alausa, through a statement issued by his Special Adviser on Media and Communications, Ikharo Attah.

According to the minister, priority will be given to verified PTA teachers, many of whom have served in Federal Unity Colleges and Federal Technical Colleges for up to 25 years. Their absorption into the civil service is expected to provide long-awaited job security and recognize their years of service.

Alausa described the approval as a major milestone under the Tinubu administration's Renewed Hope Agenda, noting that the recruitment followed a comprehensive verification exercise carried out by an inter-ministerial committee.

The exercise confirmed 3,252 eligible teachers across various cadres, including Education Officers, Assistant Education Officers, and Technical Instructors. Their appointments will be finalized after completing all statutory recruitment requirements.

The minister said the move would improve the teacher-to-student ratio, strengthen classroom instruction, preserve institutional knowledge, and enhance learning outcomes in Federal Unity Colleges.

He added that the Ministry of Education would continue working with relevant government agencies to complete the remaining recruitment processes in line with public service regulations.

Alausa thanked President Tinubu for approving the initiative, describing it as a demonstration of the administration's commitment to making education a national priority.

He also assured all verified PTA teachers that the regularisation process would be conducted transparently, fairly, and in accordance with due process.

For many years, Federal Unity Colleges have relied on PTA-funded teachers to fill staffing gaps caused by inadequate recruitment. Many of these teachers have served between 10 and 25 years without permanent appointments despite performing the same duties as government-employed teachers.

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