The Adamawa State Post Primary Schools Management Board (PPSMB) has taken significant steps toward implementing the long-awaited promotions of teachers, following the directive of Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri to improve teachers’ welfare across the state.
The Acting Executive Secretary of the Board, Mr. Birsan Penuel, made this known while briefing journalists in Yola on Saturday. He disclosed that the promotion of about 500 teachers has already been processed and their details forwarded to the Office of the Accountant General for financial implementation.
According to Penuel, the affected teachers are expected to begin receiving their promotion benefits by the end of October, barring any unforeseen delays. He added that the Board will continue submitting additional names in batches to ensure that all qualified teachers are included in the exercise.
The Acting Executive Secretary explained that a thorough screening exercise was carried out to determine eligibility, during which some cases of irregular promotions were uncovered. He stated that the Board is taking necessary steps to address these anomalies and ensure a fair and transparent process.
“We discovered that some individuals had obtained promotion letters through irregular means in the past,” Penuel said. “We are correcting these issues, and we assure all hardworking teachers that they will be duly rewarded.”
Addressing the recent statewide redeployment of teachers, Mr. Penuel explained that the exercise primarily affected teachers who had spent over five years in the same school. He confirmed that many of the affected staff have already reported to the Board’s headquarters for documentation and submission of their reporting letters.
He also responded to concerns about the redeployment of senior principals to zonal offices. According to him, such assignments should not be seen as punitive or demotional, but rather as strategic roles designed to strengthen oversight and supervision of schools within their respective zones.
“These positions carry the responsibility of monitoring educational activities at the zonal level,” he said. “They are crucial to improving accountability and ensuring that standards are maintained in our schools.”
Mr. Penuel reiterated the Board’s commitment to quality education and urged all stakeholders to support its ongoing reforms. He emphasized that improving education in the state requires collective responsibility and consistent engagement.
“Education is everybody’s business,” he said. “With the support of all stakeholders, we can achieve meaningful progress and deliver better outcomes for our students.”
The latest developments mark a significant move by the Fintiri administration to fulfill its promise of uplifting the teaching profession and improving public education in Adamawa State.
