The Adamawa State Government has commenced a Computer-Based Test (CBT) for the recruitment of 5,000 post-primary school teachers across the state, signaling a decisive move toward merit-driven employment and educational reform.
The recruitment exercise, supervised by the Ministry of Education and Human Capital Development, is being conducted in phases across the three senatorial zones, beginning with the Central Zone. The first phase was held at Ramat Government College, Yola, where hundreds of applicants took part in the assessment.
Speaking during an inspection of one of the CBT centres, Commissioner for Education, Dr. Garba Pella, expressed satisfaction with the smooth conduct of the process, describing it as “transparent, credible, and a milestone for education in the state.”
“This is the first time in the history of Adamawa State that applicants will apply, sit for an examination, undergo interviews, and pass through screening before being employed,” Pella said. “Gone are the days when jobs were given through personal connections. This process is purely based on merit.”
He explained that the government hired independent consultants to manage the process, reinforcing its commitment to transparency, fairness, and accountability in public recruitment.
According to Nuhu Abdullahi, a software developer from Satlink Consultant Services, the firm managing the CBT platform, over 18,000 candidates registered for the exercise across the state.
Also speaking, Birsan Penuel, Co-chairman of the Recruitment Committee and Acting Executive Secretary of the Post-Primary Schools Management Board (PPSMB), said the initiative is a key part of Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri’s education reform agenda, aimed at addressing the shortage of qualified teachers and improving learning outcomes in public schools.
He noted that successful candidates from the CBT will proceed to the oral interview and document verification stages, with the entire process expected to conclude before the next academic session to ensure the timely deployment of new teachers.
One of the candidates, Asondolo Ibrahim, praised the state government for the transparent and organised conduct of the examination. “The process was fair and well-coordinated,” she said. “I commend Governor Fintiri for creating job opportunities for young graduates like us.”
The teacher recruitment exercise has been widely lauded by education stakeholders as a model for other states, showcasing Adamawa’s growing commitment to meritocracy, professionalism, and education development.
