The Oyo State government, has disclosed that it is set to recruit 7,000 teachers into public primary schools.
This announcement was made by Dr. Nureni Aderemi Adeniran, the Executive Chairman, Oyo State Universal Basic Education Board (OYOSUBEB), during a press briefing in Ibadan on Friday.
The state government also revealed that One hundred (100) care givers will be employed into the special needs sub-sector in the State.
Dr. Adeniran, while speaking during the briefing, noted that efforts are ongoing before now to recruit the teachers, in fulfilment of Governor Seyi Makinde’s promise.
“In fulfilment of his electoral promise and the yearnings of the people of Oyo State, occasioned by the gap of Teachers in our public primary schools, Governor Seyi Makinde has approved the recruitment of 7,000 teachers in our public primary schools. In addition, he also approved the recruitment of 100 care givers in our special schools”, he said.
Adeniran said the recruitment needs to be brought to the public domain, to avoid misleading information by scammers.
He appealed to intending applicants not to fall victim of fraudulent people, and be wary of scammers.
Dr. Adeniran stressed that the Board has not appointed anyone to be an agent to the Board, adding that the Board has just started preliminary work on the recruitment process.
“The stages to follow to have a free, fair, credible exercise will emanate from this Board, signed by me”, Adeniran said.
He advised applicants not to hesitate to come to the Board to make enquiries and not rely on third-party information.
“No Staff member has been empowered to collect money from applicants”, he reiterated.”
“We thank His Excellency for living up to his words. He fulfilled his promise and may God give him divine wisdom to navigate the affairs of the State.”
He stated that the Board is collaborating with other relevant agencies to ensure a smooth process and that the Board will make the announcement when applicants will apply.
Dr. Adeniran noted that the Board will strictly comply with the Governor’s order to conduct an exercise, based on excellence.
