Jigawa State to Conduct CBT for 10,000 Teachers to Improve Education Standards

The Jigawa State Government has unveiled plans to administer a Computer-Based Test (CBT) for all classroom teachers as part of a broader initiative to enhance teaching quality and address learning challenges in the state.

Professor Haruna Musa, Chairman of the State Universal Basic Education Board (SUBEB), made this known during a press briefing on Wednesday. He explained that the exercise aligns with Governor Malam Umar Namadi’s commitment to improving education outcomes.

Prof. Musa emphasized that the CBT is designed not to punish teachers but to identify specific training needs and improve their competence. According to him, each of the 10,000 permanent and pensionable teachers in the state will be assessed to determine their individual strengths and areas for improvement.

He outlined that the assessment will categorize teachers into three groups:

1. Competent Teachers – Those with both subject matter expertise and effective teaching skills.

2. Semi-Competent Teachers – Those who possess knowledge but lack teaching techniques.

3. Poor Teachers – Those lacking both content mastery and instructional skills.

To address these disparities, the board plans to offer tailored training through local colleges of education. The CBT results will guide the development of targeted programs to help underperforming teachers upgrade their skills.

Prof. Musa confirmed that a registration portal for the exercise will soon be launched and called on teachers to fully cooperate for the success of the initiative.