The Ekiti State Government has approved the recruitment of 1,800 teaching and non-teaching staff into public secondary schools as part of efforts to fill workforce gaps caused by resignations, retirements, and the “japa” syndrome. The Commissioner for Information, Rt. Hon. Taiwo Olatunbosun, announced the decision in a statement, emphasizing that the continuous hiring process is essential to maintaining quality education in the state.
According to Olatunbosun, the recruitment will include 1,600 teaching staff, comprising 1,066 degree holders and 534 NCE holders, alongside 200 non-teaching staff. He noted that around 170 teachers will be leaving the service by the end of the year, making the recruitment exercise crucial to preventing staff shortages. The new employees will be posted to 192 public secondary schools, especially in remote and underserved areas.
The commissioner assured that the recruitment process would be strictly merit-based, ensuring that only qualified candidates are selected. The initiative aligns with the Oyebanji administration’s commitment to strengthening the education sector and improving learning conditions for students across the state.
