The Cameroonian government has announced the recruitment of 3000 new teachers to address the shortage of educators in primary schools. The announcement was made by Minister of Basic Education, Laurent Serges Etoundi Ngoa, during a press conference in Yaoundé. This move aims to improve the quality of education in the country by increasing the number of qualified teachers in primary schools.
The recruitment process was conducted in a new and innovative way, with the Ministry of Basic Education (Minedub) partnering with the Ministry of Public Service and Administrative Reform (Minfopra). For the first time, the recruitment process was not national, but rather organized at the regional level. This approach allowed candidates to apply for positions in specific schools of their choice, with the selection process based on the number of available positions in each school.
One of the key features of this recruitment process is the consideration of regional origin in the selection of candidates. According to the Minedub, one of the reasons for teacher shortages in the past has been the incompatibility of climate or culture, leading to teachers abandoning their posts. To address this issue, the government has introduced a policy where recruited teachers will be required to remain in their assigned positions for at least five years before being eligible for transfer.
The recruitment of 3000 new teachers is part of a larger program to recruit 16,000 contract teachers, supported by the World Bank through the Program to Support Education Reform in Cameroon (Parec). This program aims to improve the quality of education in Cameroon by increasing the number of qualified teachers in primary schools. The 3000 recruited teachers will be deployed in the 2020/2021 academic year.
The regions of Extrême Nord, Nord, and Adamaoua have been prioritized in this recruitment process, with 700 teachers assigned to the Extrême Nord region alone. The government has expressed its commitment to ensuring that the new recruits are well-equipped to provide quality education to Cameroonian children. The Minedub has also assured that the recruited teachers will receive the necessary training and support to excel in their new roles.
The shortage of teachers in primary schools has been a major challenge in Cameroon, with many schools lacking qualified educators. The recruitment of 3000 new teachers is expected to go a long way in addressing this challenge and improving the overall quality of education in the country. The government has urged the new recruits to be committed to their new roles and to work towards providing quality education to Cameroonian children.
The Cameroon Tribune has learned that the government is committed to ensuring that the education sector is well-funded and that teachers are provided with the necessary resources to excel in their roles. The recruitment of 3000 new teachers is just one of the many initiatives aimed at improving the quality of education in Cameroon. The government has also announced plans to improve infrastructure and provide educational materials to schools across the country.
Key points
- The Cameroonian government has recruited 3000 new teachers to address primary school shortages.
- The recruitment process was conducted at the regional level, with candidates applying for positions in specific schools.
- The government has introduced a policy where recruited teachers will be required to remain in their assigned positions for at least five years.
