Former NUT Boss turned Governor Reintroduces House and Car Loans to Make Kebbi Teachers “Big Boys” Again

In a move that has sent ripples of excitement through staff rooms across the state, Kebbi Governor Nasir Idris has officially brought back the “glory days” for educators. On Tuesday, the state government announced the reintroduction of a comprehensive loan scheme specifically tailored to help teachers own their own homes, cars, and motorcycles.

Governor Idris, affectionately known as “Kaura Gwandu,” is not just making political promises; he is speaking as one of their own. As a former National President of the Nigeria Union of Teachers (NUT), the Governor has made teacher welfare the centerpiece of his 2026 “Budget of Transformation.” He argues that for the “State of Harmony” to exist in schools, a teacher must be able to commute with dignity and live in comfort.

“The era of the teacher being seen as a second-class citizen is dead and buried in Kebbi State,” the Governor declared. “We are rebuilding the confidence of our educators. If a teacher is worried about rent or how to get to school in the rain, the quality of learning suffers. These loans are an investment in the future of our children.”

The revolving loan scheme is part of a broader “Kauranomics” strategy that has already seen the recruitment of 2,000 fresh teachers and a landmark extension of retirement ages to 65. By providing low-interest credit for houses and vehicles, the administration aims to curb the “brain drain” in the education sector and attract the brightest minds back to the classroom.

The news has been met with widespread celebration by the Kebbi State chapter of the NUT, with many describing Idris as the “most teacher-friendly Governor in Nigeria’s history.” As the 2026 fiscal year hits its stride, the message from Birnin Kebbi is clear: in the land of the Kauran Gwandu, the reward for teaching is no longer just in heaven, it’s now available in the form of car keys and house deeds.