Kebbi to reintroduce housing, vehicle loans for school teachers

By Sabiu Abdullahi

Governor Nasir Idris of Kebbi State has announced plans to bring back soft loan schemes for teachers in the state. The initiative will target primary and secondary school teachers, with support for housing, vehicles, and motorcycles.

The governor made this known on Tuesday during the commissioning of 12,779 pieces of furniture for schools across the state. The items are meant for both teachers and students.

At the ceremony held in Birnin Kebbi, Idris said his administration remains committed to improving the welfare of teachers.

He said, “The government of Kebbi will continue to look into the plights of our teachers.

“In-Sha-Allah, by this year, 2026, we will come up with a package that teachers of primary and post-primary schools will benefit from.

“We shall soon come up with a soft loan package for teachers, this will cover: car loan, motorcycle loan and house loan, among others.

“This is with a view to giving our teachers a sense of belonging.”

The governor also stated that teachers would no longer be treated as second-class citizens. He noted that the provision of furniture forms part of efforts to improve conditions in schools across the state.

Idris said his government is determined to provide a suitable environment for teaching and learning. He added that the furniture distribution complements ongoing construction and renovation projects in schools.

“I want to assure the good people of Kebbi that this is just the beginning; we will continue to provide this kind of furniture for both teachers and students,” he stated.

He further directed that the furniture should be shared equally between the Ministry of Basic and Secondary Education and the Universal Basic Education Board.

Earlier, the Commissioner for Basic and Secondary Education, Halima Bande, commended the governor for his commitment to education and other sectors of the economy.

While expressing appreciation, she said, “We are happy for the projects you have been executing not only for education but across all sectors of the economy.”