The Ekiti State Universal Basic Education Board has stated it will not compromise on competence as it recruits teachers for public primary schools across the state.
The Chairman of Ekiti SUBEB, Prof. Femi Akinwumi, announced this after the board concluded a four-day interview process for shortlisted candidates seeking employment in the state’s public primary schools.
Akinwumi emphasised that candidates would be selected solely on merit, highlighting that only applicants with the necessary qualifications and competence would be considered.
“Candidates will be selected strictly on merit and based on their relevant qualifications. Only those with the requisite certificates will be considered,” he stated.
According to the SUBEB chairman, the recruitment exercise aims to fill existing vacancies and address the shortage of teachers, particularly in rural and hard-to-reach communities across Ekiti State.
Ekiti SUBEB Introduces Oral Interview and Micro-Teaching
Akinwumi explained that the recruitment process was designed to ensure candidates possessed not only the required certificates but also the practical skills to teach effectively.
He noted that the interview panel included senior technocrats and management staff of the board, such as directors, administrative officers and education officers.
The exercise involved oral interviews and micro-teaching sessions, enabling the panel to assess candidates’ knowledge, communication skills and teaching ability.
‘We Will Not Compromise on Pupils’ Future’
The SUBEB chairman underscored that the quality of primary education is vital for pupils’ long-term academic development.
He warned that weaknesses at the foundational level could impact students as they advance to junior secondary school and further.
“Once pupils fail at the primary school level, it will affect them at the junior secondary school level and in their future academic pursuits,” Akinwumi explained.
“I can assure you that Ekiti SUBEB will not compromise when it comes to the future of our pupils.”
Recruitment Aims to Address Teacher Shortages
The chairman praised the Ekiti State Governor, Biodun Oyebanji, for approving the recruitment exercise to fill vacancies in public primary schools.
He affirmed that the government remains dedicated to maintaining high standards within the education sector, starting with primary education.
The recent recruitment is expected to bolster the state’s public primary schools by supplying more teachers to communities experiencing shortages, especially in rural and hard-to-reach areas.
This development also reinforces the state government’s focus on merit-based recruitment and deploying qualified personnel to enhance the quality of basic education in Ekiti State.
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