29% of Borno school teachers may quit over stress — Report

A new report highlights the severe toll of prolonged insecurity on teachers in Nigeria's Borno State, with nearly 30% experiencing high stress and considering leaving the profession. The study by the Centre for the Study of the Economies of Africa points to ongoing conflict, displacement, and repeated disruptions as primary causes for this pressure.

The research, conducted across Maiduguri Metropolitan Council, Jere, and Konduga Local Government Areas, involved surveys, school observations, and interviews. It revealed that 48% of schools have faced temporary closures due to conflict, leading to a 37% decline in enrollment in some areas since 2020. Furthermore, 65% of households have at least one child out of school, and girls experience a 23% higher dropout rate than boys.

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29% of teachers reported high levels of stress and a risk of leaving the profession

The report also identified significant vulnerabilities in the education system, with 62% of schools lacking disaster preparedness plans. While over half of teachers received adequate training in the past year, the report stresses the critical need for continuous professional development. Teachers require updated skills in remedial education, psychosocial support, and adaptive instruction to effectively support education recovery when schools reopen after disruptions from conflict or climate-related emergencies.

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When schools experience disruption, whether from flooding or insecurity, teachers need updated skills in remedial education, psychosocial support, and adaptive instruction. Without regular training, even when schools reopen, the quality of recovery is weakened