MINEDUB: 3,060 teachers to be recruited in 2015

The Minister of Basic Education, Yusuf Hadidja Alim has announced the recruitment of 3,060 teachers and the construction of 1,300 classrooms in 2015.

The Basic Education Minister made the announcement on Friday 29th January 2015 when he was receiving New Year wishes from employees, friends and well-wishers of the basic education family in the country.

Speaking during the ceremony, the Minister expressed gratitude to the different partners that contributed to the success of projects in her Ministry, throughout 2014.

She further loaded the restless efforts of the Secretary General, Professor Ivo Leke Tambo and all of the staff who have taken it upon themselves to ensure the effective execution of the projects in 2014. These projects ranged from the development and validation of the national textbook policy and teaching materials, reform of the Certificate of Primary Education and First school leaving certificates.

The Minister also used the occasion to caution the staff to be punctual, to process cases expeditiously, to fight against corruption and ensure efficient use of funds and facilities at their disposal.

The Secretary of State to the Minister of Basic Education (MINEDUB), Benoit Ndong Soumhet on his part said that, the ministry has declined to tackle major projects of his ministry this year.

Long before the presentation of New Year wishes to the Minister, a consultation meeting of heads of central board of the Ministry held a lecture on "Improving educational performance of teachers for better grades." It was intended to check the level of implementation of educational programs, their coverage, and the situation of schools in conflict areas.