The Government has unveiled plans to recruit 7,000 teachers nationwide as part of efforts to strengthen the education sector and close staffing gaps, particularly in underserved communities. Education Minister Haruna Iddrisu made the announcement at a media briefing on Wednesday, April 1, outlining details of the upcoming recruitment exercise. He noted that the application process will officially begin on April 10, 2026, when the recruitment portal opens to eligible candidates.
“I am pleased to confirm that the Ministry of Education has received clearance from the Ministry of Finance to proceed with the recruitment of teachers across the country. At least 7,000 teachers will be engaged through an open, transparent, and competitive process,” he stated. The Minister added that graduates from the 2023, 2024, and 2025 cohorts are eligible to apply, with priority given to those willing to serve in deprived but secure areas.
The move is expected to provide employment opportunities for thousands of trained teachers while also improving teacher distribution across the country. Over the past few years, concerns have been raised about disparities in teacher deployment, with many rural and deprived areas facing acute shortages, even as trained teachers in urban centres struggle to secure placements.
Source: Kennedy Odame Twumasi
