In a decisive step toward closing the manpower gaps in public schools across Rivers State, Governor Siminalayi Fubara has approved revalidation of 1,000 teachers earlier recruited in 2023.
The move underscores the Governor’s commitment to repositioning the education sector and ensuring that public schools are adequately staffed to meet the growing demands of basic education in the state.
According to an official statement issued by the Chairman of the Rivers State Universal Basic Education Board (RSUBEB), Hon. Sam Ogeh, all teachers recruited in 2023 are required to undergo a mandatory revalidation exercise.
The exercise has been scheduled for Wednesday, December 3, 2025, at the RSUBEB State Office, Elechi Beach, beginning at 10:00 a.m. Affected teachers are expected to present themselves with their original appointment and posting letters.
Hon. Ogeh explained that the revalidation is part of a broader effort initiated by the Governor to reposition the basic education system, eliminate administrative discrepancies, and ensure that only duly qualified and verified teachers take up positions in public schools. He noted that the process will also help the Board properly align staff deployment with the needs of various schools across the state.
“The Governor has remained consistent in his commitment to strengthening the educational foundation of Rivers children,” Ogeh said. “This revalidation exercise is essential to ensure transparency and proper documentation as we deploy more teachers to classrooms where they are most needed.”
Stakeholders have praised the initiative, saying it comes at a time when many schools, particularly in rural communities are grappling with shortages of teachers. The revalidation drive is expected to significantly boost teaching capacity and enhance learning outcomes across the state.
With this renewed push, the Fubara administration is charting a more robust path toward improving public education, reassuring parents, students, and teachers that better days lie ahead for the state’s school system.
It would be recalled that Governor Fubara last Monday restated that amidst glaring challenges, his administration remained committed and focused on prioritizing education infrastructure in the State 2026 budget.
Governor Fubara disclosed this while addressing the 123rd and 124th combined quarterly general meeting of the Rivers State Council of Traditional Rulers at the Council Secretariat.
He explained that the 2026 budget will make provision for job creation and the refurbishment of schools in the state, which are in deplorable conditions, having given due consideration to roads and the health sector.
