Kano State Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf has approved the promotion of 18,984 teaching and non-teaching staff of the State Universal Basic Education Board (SUBEB). The approval follows a request submitted by the Executive Chairman of SUBEB, Yusuf Kabir, seeking the release of funds for the implementation of the promotions. The promotions cover the January and July 2026 cycles and include corresponding salary adjustments. This move aims to boost staff morale and motivation within the basic education sector.
The promotions were processed after verifying the eligibility of the affected staff, including teaching and non-teaching personnel. SUBEB has approximately 60,000 personnel serving across the 44 Local Government Education Authorities (LGEAs) in Kano State. The Board noted that the administration had inherited outstanding promotion backlogs, including arrears spanning seven years and another backlog of one-and-a-half years. However, Governor Yusuf's administration has prioritized the welfare of public servants.
Governor Yusuf's approval of the promotions demonstrates his commitment to the welfare of public servants in Kano State. The implementation of the promotions will be carried out across the 44 LGEAs, with the released funds covering the necessary adjustments. SUBEB said timely implementation of promotions is essential to staff motivation, career development, capacity strengthening, and improved service delivery within the basic education sector.
The State Universal Basic Education Board (SUBEB) in Kano State has completed all necessary arrangements and processes for the January and July 2026 promotions. This includes staff eligibility verification and salary adjustment computations. The Board's efforts aim to restore confidence in the service and demonstrate the administration's commitment to public servants' welfare.
According to SUBEB, the administration had previously approved and ensured the implementation of outstanding promotions, significantly boosting staff morale. The Board explained that the intervention had restored confidence in the service and demonstrated the administration's commitment to public servants' welfare. The recent approval of promotions for 18,984 staff members is part of the ongoing efforts to improve the welfare of public servants.
The released funds, amounting to N235,116,339.09, will be used to implement the promotions across the 44 Local Government Education Authorities (LGEAs). The funds were approved at a recent State Executive Council meeting, paving the way for the implementation of the promotions. This move is expected to have a positive impact on the basic education sector in Kano State.
The promotion of 18,984 SUBEB staff members is a significant development in Kano State's education sector. With this approval, the affected staff members will benefit from the promotions, which include corresponding salary adjustments. The implementation of the promotions is expected to improve staff morale and motivation, ultimately enhancing service delivery within the basic education sector.
Key points
- Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf approves promotion of 18,984 SUBEB staff, releases N235.1m for implementation.
- The promotions cover the January and July 2026 cycles and include corresponding salary adjustments.
- The implementation of the promotions aims to boost staff morale and motivation within the basic education sector.
