The Orashi National Congress (ONC) has commended Rivers State Governor Sir Siminalayi Fubara for the start of documentation for newly recruited teachers under the state’s 5,000-teacher recruitment programme. It also praised Hon. Samuel Ogeh, Chairman of the Rivers State Universal Basic Education Board (RSUBEB), for supervising the documentation and verification exercise.
In a statement dated October 19, 2026, ONC President General Amb. Comrade Emeni Ibe, JP, AP, called the recruitment a significant step toward improving public education and tackling youth unemployment in the state. He said the programme provides for 5,000 teachers: 3,000 for primary and junior secondary schools under RSUBEB and 2,000 for post-primary institutions.
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Ibe also commended the Port Harcourt Water Corporation for pledging to work with RSUBEB by providing potable water and renovating toilets in selected schools to improve sanitation and the learning environment.
He said the initiative could benefit Orashi communities, especially rural and riverine areas facing teacher shortages, and urged the government to ensure that qualified applicants from the zone receive fair consideration during documentation. He advised the new teachers to show dedication, punctuality, and professionalism, and reaffirmed the Congress’s support for the state government’s efforts to strengthen education, create jobs, and promote human capital development.
