Biodun Esan, Ilorin
Kwara State Universal Basic Education Board (KWSUBEB) Ilorin is to recruit a total of 1, 611 teaching and non-teaching staff from across the 16 local government areas of the state.
KWSUBEB Chairman, Prof Shehu Raheem Adaramaja said this in a statement signed by the Board’s Press Secretary. Abiola Amineenat Atere.
According to the statement, a total of 695 B. Ed degree holders, 605 NCE holders, 200 security guards, and 111 other categories of non-teaching staff were approved for engagement in the service of Kwara State Universal Basic Education Board.
The exercise would be carried out based on the needs assessment recently conducted across the 16 LGEAs.
Prof. Adaramaja said the recruitment exercise followed the approval of Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq to fill the vacancies created due to retirements, deaths, or transfer of service to other states.
On the procedure for recruitment, the statement emphasised that a community-based job recruitment approach would be adopted without compromising competence and qualifications.
“Recruitment is going to take place at the local government level or at the nearest communities/villages where their services are greatly needed”, it added.
The statement added that successful candidates will sign a bond of non-movement or transfer from their new place of work for the first five years, claiming that the condition was based on the experience of teachers not staying in the hinterlands.
The Board Chairman said the exercise aligns with the Governor’s commitment to strengthening the educational sector, especially at the local level, adding that all local government areas will be adequately represented in the process.
“The recruitment drive is part of the Governor’s commitment to strengthening the educational sector in Kwara State, ensuring that each community within the 16 LGEAs receives adequate educational resources and support,” the chairman said.
The SUBEB chairman added that the exercise will last for 3 weeks from the date of commencement.
“This is because the 2024/2025 resumption date is coming up soon in September 2024.
“Schedule of the recruitment exercise across the state will be released soon,” the statement added.
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