Oyo State government has approved the recruitment of 7,500 teachers, and 3,000 non-teaching staff into the state teaching service, as part of its efforts to improve the post-primary education sector.
The Chairman, Oyo State Post-Primary Teaching Service Commission (TESCOM), Pastor Akinade Alamu made this known, on Friday, in Ibadan. Recall that in 2021, the Oyo State government through the commission employed about 5,000 teachers in the state.
He said the recruitment exercise then, was applauded by stakeholders including the World Bank Global Partnership on Education. Alamu said the present administration in Oyo State would continue to prioritise education, and job opportunities for the public.Â
The chairman said interested candidates with requisite credentials can apply through the link tescom.jobportal.oyostate.gov.ng, within two weeks.
Alamu also advised applicants to ensure they have a National Identification Number, functioning email, phone numbers among other requirements.Â
He said the recruitment of new teachers will be based on merit to raise the standard of education, advising all qualified candidates, including persons with disabilities to jump on the offer.
Earlier, the Permanent Secretary, TESCOM, Mr. Haroon Lawal said the recruitment is aimed at fortifying the teaching and non-teaching sector of the state’s secondary education.
