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Educational Insights3 min read2026-06-06

Governor El-Rufai’s Teacher Reforms and the Fight for Quality

Governor Nasir El-Rufai of Kaduna State has sparked a fierce debate after defending his decision to replace 22,000 teachers, whom he described as unqualified, in a bid to rescue the state’s crumbling education system. The move dre...

Azeez

Azeez

6 Jun 2026

Governor El-Rufai’s Teacher Reforms and the Fight for Quality
Key takeaways
  • Governor Nasir El-Rufai of Kaduna State has sparked a fierce debate after defending his decision to replace 22,000 teachers, whom he described as unqualified, in a bid to rescue the state’s crumbling education system.
  • The move drew sharp criticism from Ekiti State Governor Ayodele Fayose, who warned that mass sacking could fuel crime and social unrest.
  • But El-Rufai stood firm, saying: “Your Excellency Sir, we are not sacking teachers in Kaduna.

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