A new report has revealed that insecurity remains a major challenge affecting teachers in Borno State, with about 29 per cent of educators indicating that they are considering leaving their positions due to persistent security concerns.
The report highlighted the impact of years of insurgency and related security challenges on the education sector, noting that teachers in affected communities face difficulties that threaten their safety, wellbeing, and ability to deliver quality education.
According to the findings, concerns over personal safety, difficult working conditions, and uncertainty in some communities have contributed to increased pressure on teachers, with some considering transfers, relocation, or complete withdrawal from the profession.
Education stakeholders have expressed concern over the development, warning that continued loss of experienced teachers could further affect learning outcomes and slow efforts to rebuild the education system in communities impacted by insecurity.
They called for stronger measures to protect teachers, improve working conditions, and provide adequate support for educators serving in vulnerable areas.
Authorities and development partners have continued to implement interventions aimed at restoring access to education in Borno and other parts of the North-East, including school rehabilitation, teacher support programmes, and initiatives designed to encourage learning in crisis-affected communities.
The report underscores the need for sustained investment in security and education as part of efforts to rebuild communities and strengthen human capital development in the region.
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