Kaduna State Government has announced the dismissal of, 2,357 teachers, including the National President of Nigerian Union of Teachers (NUT) Audu Amba for failing or refusing to sit for the competency test organised by the State Universal Basic Education Board (KADSUBEB).
But Kaduna chairman of the NUT Ibrahim Dalhatu told journalists the competency test and dismissal of the teachers were illegal.
KADSUBEB in a statement on Sunday said the Board conducted a competency test for over 30,000 teachers in Dec. 2021.
KADSUBEB said 2,192 primary school teachers, including NUT National President had been dismissed for refusing to sit for the competency test.