Oyo govt set to recruit  7,000 teachers

The Oyo State government, on Friday, announced that it is set to recruit 7,000 teachers into public primary schools.

The Executive Chairman, Oyo State Universal Basic Education Board, OYOSUBEB, Dr. Nureni Aderemi Adeniran, who made the disclosure  during a press briefing in Ibadan, the state capital, also said 100 caregivers will be employed into the special needs sub-sector in the state.

Adeniran added that efforts are ongoing before now to recruit the teachers in fulfilment of the promise of Governor Seyi Makinde.

“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 stated that the recruitment needs to be brought to the public domain to avoid misleading information by scammers, appealing to intending applicants not to fall victim of fraudulent people and be wary of scammers.

He stressed that the Board has not appointed anyone to be an agent to the Board, adding that it 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.

“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 said.

He added that at the next stage the Board will announce when applicants can apply, stating that the Board is working with other relevant agencies for a seamless exercise.

Adeniran said the Board will comply strictly with the directive of the governor to conduct an exercise based on merit.