Bichi Federal Lawmaker Hires 200 Teachers, Raises Pay for 118 Staff

In a move to enhance education in Bichi Local Government Area, the Kabir Abubakar Foundation, led by Hon. Abubakar Kabir Abubakar, a member of the House of Representatives for Bichi Federal Constituency, has issued appointment letters to 200 newly employed teachers and salary upgrade letters to 118 existing staff.  

Speaking at the event in Bichi, Dr. Habibu Usman Abdu, the head of the foundation’s education committee, stated that the employment drive aims to address the shortage of teachers in the constituency.

“With the employment of these 200 new teachers, the total number of teachers supported by the foundation has now reached 318,” Dr. Habibu said. “These educators will be deployed across primary schools, secondary schools, and Islamic schools throughout Bichi Local Government.”

Dr. Habibu recalled that since 2020, under the sponsorship of Hon. Abubakar Kabir Abubakar, the foundation initially employed 106 teachers, later increasing the number to 118. He also highlighted the lawmaker’s role in improving teachers’ welfare, noting that in October 2024, their salaries were increased from 18,000 Naira to 60,000 Naira.

“Recognizing the need for more educators, Hon. Abubakar Kabir Abubakar directed the foundation to employ an additional 200 teachers to strengthen our education sector,” Dr. Habibu added.

The breakdown of the newly employed teachers is as follows:

– Islamic Teachers: 50

– Primary School Teachers: 130

– Upper Basic School Teachers: 98

– Senior Secondary School Teachers: 40

Dr. Habibu emphasized the foundation’s commitment to quality education, stating that the total number of employed teachers consists of 196 males and 122 females.

“The issuance of these appointment and salary upgrade letters is a testament to our dedication to improving learning conditions in Bichi,” he added.