Governor Otti Intervenes in Teacher Posting Crisis, Sets 72-Hour Deadline for Resolution

Governor Alex Chioma Otti has stepped in to address the escalating complaints surrounding the recent posting of newly recruited teachers in Abia State. In response to widespread dissatisfaction over mismatched deployment locations, the Governor has set up a 72-hour Task Force to resolve all grievances and correct any irregularities in the posting process.

The urgent action followed a surge in reports from teachers who were posted to locations far from their preferred or residential areas, raising concerns about fairness and the accuracy of the process.

On Tuesday, an emergency meeting was convened in Umuahia by the Special Adviser on Basic and Secondary Education, Sir Kenechukwu Nwosu, and Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Mr. Ferdinand Ekeoma. The session brought together key stakeholders including:

• Executive Chairman and members of the Abia State Universal Basic Education Board (ASUBEB)
• Representatives of the Nigeria Union of Teachers (NUT)
• Members of the Non-Academic Staff Union (NASU)
• Education Secretaries from all 17 Local Government Areas

Their mandate: identify, review, and fix the mismatches in teacher deployment within 72 hours.

The newly formed Task Force will audit all current postings and ensure that affected teachers are reassigned fairly, especially where errors or negligence are confirmed.

Governor Otti’s swift response sends a clear signal that his administration is focused not only on education reform but also on ensuring teacher welfare, which he sees as central to educational progress in the state.

According to the Office of the Special Adviser on Basic and Secondary Education, the government is committed to ensuring transparency, fairness, and accountability in the recruitment and placement process.

This intervention is expected to not only resolve the current unrest but also restore public confidence in the system—ensuring that future recruitments are handled with integrity and efficiency.
Posting teachers where they are needed is important, but so is considering their proximity and safety. A happy teacher is more productive, and this move by Governor Otti is a strong step toward improving both morale and learning outcomes in Abia schools.