Kafin Hausa, Ringim, Dutse lead in teacher deficit as Jigawa fails to meet students ratio

By solacebase.com On Feb 19, 2026

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By Aminu Abubakar

Public primary schools in Jigawa State are facing a widening teacher shortage, with Kafin Hausa, Ringim and Dutse Local Government Education Authorities (LGEAs) emerging as the worst affected, according to official data and enrollment projections published by the Jigawa state government and reviewed by SolaceBase.

The state is increasingly failing to meet the recommended 1:50 pupil-teacher ratio, as enrolment continues to grow across all 27 LGAs.

Kafin Hausa: The Most Severe Shortfall

Kafin Hausa LGA presents the most critical gap in teacher staffing. The area currently operates 188 schools with a total enrolment of 75,926 pupils. Available data show that the council has only 296 teachers, including 278 male and 18 female teachers.

Projections indicate that pupil numbers in Kafin Hausa will rise steadily, reaching 82,759 in 2026, 85,796 in 2027, and 87,314 by 2028. At the recommended 1:50 and pupil-teacher ratio, Kafin Hausa would require 1,655 teachers in 2026. The current teaching workforce, however, falls short by 1,359 teachers, a deficit expected to increase to 1,420 in 2027 and 1,450 by 2028 if additional recruitment does not occur.

The shortfall highlights a persistent staffing challenge in one of the state’s largest LGAs, where rising enrolment continues to outpace teacher availability.

Ringim: A Growing Gap

Ringim LGA, which has 167 schools, currently serves 93,067 pupils with 950 teachers. Enrolment is projected to rise to 101,443 in 2026, 105,165 in 2027, and 107,027 by 2028.

Based on the 1:50 ratio, Ringim would require 2,029 teachers in 2026. With only 950 teachers in place, the LGA faces a deficit of 1,079 teachers. The shortfall is projected to grow to 1,153 in 2027 and reach 1,191 by 2028.

Ringim, therefore, ranks among the LGAs with the largest cumulative teacher deficits in the state, reflecting both high enrolment and a static workforce.

Dutse: The State Capital Under Pressure

Dutse LGA, which has the highest number of schools in the state at 193, is similarly under pressure. Presently, total enrolment in Dutse stands at 102,641 pupils with a teaching workforce of 1,245. Projections show pupil numbers rising to 111,878 in 2026, 115,984 in 2027, and 118,037 by 2028.

To meet the recommended 1:50 ratio, Dutse will need 2,238 teachers in 2026, creating a gap of 993 teachers. This deficit is expected to rise to 1,075 in 2027 and 1,116 by 2028.

As the state capital and one of the largest urban centres in Jigawa, the pressure in Dutse reflects a combination of high enrolment and limited teacher deployment.

Other LGAs Facing Significant Shortages

Beyond these three worst-affected LGAs, several others also show substantial teacher deficits. Biriniwa LGA, with 162 schools and 83,340 pupils, has 796 teachers on record. To meet the 1:50 ratio, 1,817 teachers would be required in 2026, leaving a shortfall of 1,021 teachers, projected to reach 1,121 by 2028.

Gwaram, Malam Maduri, Kiyawa, Maigatari, Sule Tankarkar, and several other LGAs also face gaps ranging from several hundred to over a thousand teachers. For instance, Kiyawa, with 55,359 pupils in 2026, will need 1,207 teachers but has only 529, creating a deficit of 678 teachers. Malam Maduri, with 66,234 pupils and 591 teachers, faces a gap of 734 in 2026, projected to rise further by 2028.

While a few LGAs, including Gumel and Kazaure, show temporary surpluses or smaller deficits in certain years, the overall state picture points to a widening imbalance between pupil numbers and available teachers.

Gender Disparities in Teaching Workforce

The data also reveal marked gender disparities among teachers. In many LGAs, male teachers significantly outnumber female teachers, particularly in rural councils. Biriniwa, for example, has 596 male teachers compared to 200 female teachers, while Kafin Hausa records 278 male teachers and just 18 female teachers.

Some LGAs, however, show stronger female representation. Gumel has 515 male and 433 female teachers, while Kazaure has 564 male and 397 female teachers. Despite these instances, the overall workforce composition indicates that female teachers remain underrepresented in several high-enrolment areas.

Widening Pupil-Teacher Gap

The projections for 2026 through 2028 show that the state is increasingly falling short of the recommended pupil-teacher ratio. LGAs with the largest populations and highest enrolment figures are experiencing the most acute deficits.

For example, Ringim’s gap grows from 1,079 teachers in 2026 to 1,191 in 2028. Kafin Hausa’s gap expanded from 1,359 to 1,450 in the same period. Dutse’s deficit rose from 993 to 1,116 teachers over the three-year projection. Even Biriniwa, with a slightly smaller enrollment than Dutse, will see a shortfall of 1,121 teachers by 2028.

Implications

Across all 27 LGAs, enrolment is projected to rise steadily over the next three years. With teacher numbers largely static, the state is projected to face a growing challenge in meeting the recommended 1:50 pupil-teacher ratio.

The data clearly show that Kafin Hausa, Ringim, and Dutse are at the forefront of this staffing crisis, driven by both large pupil populations and insufficient teaching personnel. Other LGAs across Jigawa are also struggling to keep pace with rising enrolment, highlighting the scale of teacher recruitment and deployment needed in the state’s public primary education system.