{
  "id": 4882203,
  "title": "Zamfara Concludes Historic Global Standard Teacher Transformation Programme",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/01/zamfara-concludes-historic-global-standard-teacher-transformation",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-01T13:40:17.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Daily Trust",
    "slug": "daily-trust",
    "url": "https://dailytrust.com/zamfara-concludes-historic-global-standard-teacher-transformation-programme/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Zamfara State Government has ended a groundbreaking teacher transformation program, emphasizing that appointments will be based on merit and professional qualifications instead of political connections. At the closing ceremony of the Global Standard Teacher Transformation Programme held in Gusau, state Commissioner for Education, Science and Technology, Hon. Abdulmalik Gajam, announced the shift in policy. Gajam said the government was committed to transforming the education landscape by promoting professionalism, accountability, and continuous capacity development among teachers and administrators. He clarified that candidates would no longer have to rely on political connections to secure appointments, and qualifications would be the only criteria for advancement. Gajam urged teachers and education administrators to enhance their qualifications, build professional profiles, and remain dedicated to their responsibilities, assuring them that the ministry would identify deserving personnel based on merit. The new policy aims to ensure that highly qualified professionals in subjects like mathematics, physics, chemistry, and biology are assigned to specialized schools, rather than less qualified individuals. Gajam also warned against bribery, extortion, examination malpractice, corruption, and misuse of public property, threatening sanctions for those engaging in such activities. The Deputy Governor of Zamfara State, Mani Malam Mummuni Masamar Mudi, expressed gratitude for the successful completion of the training program, organized by the Ministry of Education, Science and Technology. He highlighted that the program was part of the government's efforts to strengthen the education system, emphasizing that education is a cornerstone of the administration's Rescue Mission Agenda. The Deputy Governor urged participants to apply the knowledge and skills acquired during the program to improve classroom practices, supervision, school leadership, and learning outcomes. The Zamfara State government has made significant strides in improving teachers' salaries, raising them to at least the N70,000 minimum wage, and addressing issues related to students obtaining their WAEC and NECO certificates. The state has also undertaken renovations and provided conducive learning environments in schools across the region.",
  "summary": "The Zamfara State Government has declared that appointments of school principals and other education administrators will henceforth be based on merit and professional qualifications rather than political connections. The state Commissioner for Education, Science and Technology, Hon. Abdulmalik Gajam, disclosed this on Saturday at the closing ceremony of the Global Standard Teacher Transformation…",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}